Romans 4:1
What then shall we say of Abraham, our ancestor in the flesh?
Montgomery 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 has something to be proud of, but not before God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father’-I tell you that out of these very stones God is able to raise up descendants for Abraham.
Luke 16:24"And he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham have mercy on me; and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’
John 8:33"We are descendants of Abraham," they replied, "and have never been in slavery to any man. What do you mean by saying, ‘You shall become free’?"
John 8:53"You are not greater than our father Abraham, are you? And he died, and the prophets died. Who are you making yourself out to be?"
Acts 13:26"Brothers, sons of Abraham’s race, and all among you who reverence God, to us has the word of this salvation been sent.
Romans 6:1What then shall we say? Shall we continue to abound in sin, in order that grace may come to 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 →