Romans 4:1
What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, found?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
In Context
2For if Abraham had been justified by works, he would have had a reason to boast, but not before God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9Do not think of saying among yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham even out of these stones.
Luke 16:24So he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.'
John 8:33They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves of anyone; how can you say, 'You will be set free'?”
John 8:53You are not greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? The prophets also died. Who do you make yourself out to be?”
Acts 13:26Brothers, children of the line of Abraham, and those among you who worship God, it is to us that the message about this salvation has been sent.
Romans 6:1What then will we say? Should we continue in sin so that grace may abound?
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:1
The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses' chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists very largely upon it, and labours much in the confirmation and illustration of it. He had before proved it by reason and argument, now in this chapter he proves it by example, which in some places serves for confirmation as well as illustration. The example he pitches… Read the whole commentary →