Romans 4:1
What shall we say then, that Abraham our father hath found concerning the flesh?
Geneva Bible 1599
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 were iustified by workes, he hath wherein to reioyce, but not with God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9And thinke not to say with your selues, We haue Abraham to our father: for I say vnto you, that God is able euen of these stones to raise vp children vnto Abraham.
Luke 16:24Then he cried, and saide, Father Abraham, haue mercie on mee, and sende Lazarus that hee may dippe the tip of his finger in water, and coole my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.
John 8:33They answered him, Wee be Abrahams seede, and were neuer bonde to any man: why sayest thou then, Ye shalbe made free?
John 8:53Art thou greater then our father Abraham, which is dead? and the Prophets are dead: whome makest thou thy selfe?
Acts 13:26Yee men and brethren, children of the generation of Abraham, and whosoeuer among you feareth God, to you is the woorde of this saluation sent.
Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Shall we continue still in sinne, that grace may abounde? God forbid.
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 →