Romans 4:3

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That’s why the Scriptures say, “Abraham believed God, and because of this he was accepted as one who is right with God.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

Abram believed the Lord, and because of this faith the Lord accepted him as one who has done what is right.

James 2:23

This shows the full meaning of the Scriptures that say, “Abraham believed God, and because of this faith he was accepted as one who is right with God.” Abraham was called “God’s friend.”

Romans 4:9

Is this blessing only for those who are circumcised? Or is it also for those who are not circumcised? We have already said that it was because of Abraham’s faith that he was accepted as one who is right with God.

Romans 4:5

But people cannot do any work that will make them right with God. So they must trust in him. Then he accepts their faith, and that makes them right with him. He is the one who makes even evil people right.

Romans 4:11

Abraham was circumcised later to show that God accepted him. His circumcision was proof that he was right with God through faith before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the father of all those who believe but are not circumcised. They believe and are accepted as people who are right with God.

Psalm 106:31

He considered what Phinehas did a good work, and it will be remembered forever and ever.

Romans 11:2

God chose the Israelites to be his people before they were born. And he did not force them to leave. Surely you know what the Scriptures say about Elijah. The Scriptures tell about Elijah praying to God against the people of Israel. He said,

Romans 10:11

Yes, the Scriptures say, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disappointed.”

Romans 9:17

In the Scriptures God says to Pharaoh: “I made you king so that you could do this for me. I wanted to show my power through you. I wanted my name to be announced throughout the world.”

Mark 12:10

Surely you have read this in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders refused to accept became the cornerstone.

James 4:5

Do you think the Scriptures mean nothing? The Scriptures say, “The Spirit God made to live in us wants us only for himself.”

Isaiah 8:20

You should follow the teachings and the agreement. I swear, if you follow those other things, there is no future for you.

Matthew 20:9

“The workers who were hired at five o’clock came to get their pay. Each worker got one silver coin.