Romans 4:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Are these blessings meant for circumcised people or for those who are not circumcised? Well, the Scriptures say that God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in him.

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD was pleased with him.

Isaiah 49:6

Now the LORD says to me, “It isn't enough for you to be merely my servant. You must do more than lead back survivors from the tribes of Israel. I have placed you here as a light for other nations; you must take my saving power to everyone on earth.”

Luke 2:32

Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honour to your people Israel.”

Romans 4:10

But when did this happen? Was it before or after Abraham was circumcised? Of course, it was before.

Romans 4:3

The Scriptures say, “God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in him.”

Galatians 3:14

And because of what Jesus Christ has done, the blessing that was promised to Abraham was taken to the Gentiles. This happened so that by faith we would be given the promised Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.

Colossians 3:11

It doesn't matter if you are a Greek or a Jew, or if you are circumcised or not. You may even be a barbarian or a Scythian, and you may be a slave or a free person. Yet Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.