Romans 4:3
For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
Revised Version 1895
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 hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
4Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as 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, surely there is no morning for them.
Mark 12:10Have ye not read even this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner:
Romans 4:9Is this blessing then pronounced upon the circumcision, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say, To Abraham his faith was reckoned for righteousness.
Romans 4:22Wherefore also it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall 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 →