Romans 4:1
What then shall we say—as touching Abraham our forefather?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 3:9and think not to be saying within yourselves,—As our father, we have, Abraham; for, I say unto you, that God is able, out of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham.
Luke 16:24And, he, calling out, said—Father Abraham! have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue,—because I am in anguish in this flame.
John 8:33They made answer unto him—Seed of Abraham, are we, and, unto no one, have been brought into bondage, at any time: How sayest, thou, Free, shall ye be made?
John 8:53Surely, thou, art not, greater, than our father Abraham,—who, indeed, died? and, the prophets, died:—Whom, makest thou thyself?
Acts 13:26Brethren! sons of the race of Abraham, and those who among you revere God,—unto you, hath this word of salvation been sent forth.
Romans 6:1What then shall we say? are we still to continue in sin that favour 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 →