Romans 4:3

For what saith the scripture? That Abraham believed Aloha, and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 by works was justified, he had cause for boasting; but not with Aloha.

4But to him who worketh, his wages are not reckoned to him as of favour, but as that which is owing to him:

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Cross References

Mark 12:10And also that scripture have you not read, The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner?

Romans 4:9Is this blessedness, then, upon the circumcision (only), or upon the uncircumcision (also)? Now we have said, that his faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

Romans 4:22Wherefore it was reckoned to him for righteousness.

Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, that every one who believeth in him shall not be ashamed.

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 →

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