Romans 4:3

For what does Scripture say? And Abraham believed God, and it was set down to his account as righteousness.

Montgomery New Testament

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 was justified by works, he has something to be proud of, but not before God.

4Now if a man earn his pay by his work, it is not counted to him as a favor, but it is paid him as a debt;

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Cross References

Mark 12:10"Have you not read this Scripture?" (he continued) "The very stone which the builders rejected Has now become the corner-stone;

Romans 4:9Is this blessing, then, for the circumcised alone? or for the uncircumcised also? Abraham’s faith, I say, was imputed to him for righteousness.

Romans 4:22And so his faith was reckoned to him for righteousness.

Romans 10:11The Scriptures say, Whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.

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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