Romans 4:1
Then what shall we say that Abraham, our father according to the flesh, has found?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 justified by works, he has glorification; but not before God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9and think not to say among yourselves; We have Abraham, our father; for I say unto you that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Luke 16:24And he calling 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, because I am tormented in this flame.
John 8:33They responded to Him, we are the seed of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one: How do You say, that you shall be free?
John 8:53Whether art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? and the prophets died: whom do you make yourself?
Acts 13:26Men, brethren, sons of the race of Abraham, and those among you fearing God, unto us the word of this salvation was sent.
Romans 6:1Then what shall we say? must we abide in sin, in order 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 →