Romans 4:3
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
King James Version
In Context
2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
4Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Romans 4:9Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
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 →