Romans 4:1
WHAT then shall we say that Abraham our father hath obtained by the flesh?
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 was justified by works, he hath cause for glorying; though not before God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9and think not to say in yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say unto you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:24And crying out, he said, Father Abraham, have compassion on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented with this flame.
John 8:33They answered him, We are Abraham’s seed, and never were in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, That we shall be made free?
John 8:53Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
Acts 13:26Men and brethren, children of the race of Abraham, and all among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
Romans 6:1THAT then shall we say? Shall we abide in sin, 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 →