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Romans 4:3

For what says the Scripture? "And Abraham believed God, and this was placed to his credit as righteousness."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.

4But in the case of a man who works, pay is not reckoned a favour but a debt;

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Cross References

Mark 12:10"Have you not read even this passage," He added, "`The stone which the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone:

Romans 4:9This declaration of blessedness, then, does it come simply to the circumcised, or to the uncircumcised as well? For Abraham's faith --so we affirm-- was placed to his credit as righteousness.

Romans 4:22For this reason also his faith was placed to his credit as righteousness.

Romans 10:11The Scripture says, "No one who believes in Him shall have reason to feel 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 →

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