Romans 4:1
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?
Revised King James 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 of which to boast; but not before God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9And do not think to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our father: for I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:24And he cried out, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
John 8:33They answered him, We are Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how is it that you say, You shall be made free?
John 8:53Are you greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? and the prophets are also dead: whom do you make yourself out to be?
Acts 13:26Brethren, sons of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the word of this salvation.
Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Shall we continue 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 →