Romans 4:16

English Standard Version 2016

That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

Cross References

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

Galatians 3:22

But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

Romans 9:8

This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.

Titus 3:7

so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Ephesians 2:5

even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

Romans 15:8

For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,

Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 51:2

Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, that I might bless him and multiply him.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

Romans 4:11

He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well,

Luke 19:9

And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.

Romans 3:22

the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:

Romans 3:30

since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.

Galatians 3:14

so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.

Galatians 3:16

Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ.