Romans 4:3-8

Abraham Justified by Faith

3 For what does the Scripture say? v "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." 4 Now w to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but x believes in 1 him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, 6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

7 y "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
and whose sins are covered;
 8 blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not z count his sin."

  1. Cross References
    Romans 4:9
    Is this blessing then only for the circumcised,...
    Romans 4:22
    That is why his faith was "counted to him as ri...
    Galatians 3:6
    Just as Abraham "believed God, and it was count...
    James 2:23
    And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abr...
    Genesis 15:6
    And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to ...
    Titus 3:8
    The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to in...
  2. Cross References
    Genesis 15:6
    And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.
  3. Cross References
    Romans 11:6
    But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
    Deuteronomy 9:4 - 5
    Do not say in your heart, after the Lord your God has thrust them out before you, 'It is because of my righteousness that the Lord has brought me in to possess this land,' whereas it is because of the wickedness of these nations that the Lord is driving them out before you.
  4. Cross References
    Romans 3:22
    The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
    John 6:29
    Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 32:1 - 2
    Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 32:1 - 2
    Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
  7. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 5:19
    That is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
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