Romans 4:10

God's Word

How was his faith regarded as the basis of God’s approval? Was he circumcised or was he uncircumcised at that time? He had not been circumcised.

Cross References

Genesis 15:16

In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, because the sin of the Amorites will not have run its course until then.”

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said to Abram, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence with integrity.

Genesis 17:10

This is how you are to be faithful to my promise: Every male among you is to be circumcised.

Romans 4:11

Abraham’s faith was the basis of his approval by God while he was still uncircumcised. The mark of circumcision is the seal of that approval. Therefore, he is the father of every believer who is not circumcised, and their faith, too, is regarded as the basis of their approval by God.

Romans 4:9

Are only the circumcised people blessed, or are uncircumcised people blessed as well? We say, “Abraham’s faith was regarded as the basis of God’s approval.”

Galatians 5:6

As far as our relationship to Christ Jesus is concerned, it doesn’t matter whether we are circumcised or not. But what matters is a faith that expresses itself through love.

Galatians 6:15

Certainly, it doesn’t matter whether a person is circumcised or not. Rather, what matters is being a new creation.