Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
In Context
2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not towards God.
4Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6He believed in the LORD, who credited it to him for righteousness.
Isaiah 8:20Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Mark 12:10Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.
Romans 4:9Is this blessing then pronounced only on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:22Therefore it also was “credited to him for righteousness.”
Romans 10:11For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.”
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:2-9
The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as… Read the whole commentary →