Romans 4:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.

Cross References

Galatians 3:14

Because of what Jesus Christ did, the blessing God promised to Abraham was given to all people. Christ died so that by believing in him we could have the Spirit that God promised.

Colossians 3:11

In this new life it doesn’t matter if you are a Greek or a Jew, circumcised or not. It doesn’t matter if you speak a different language or even if you are a Scythian. It doesn’t matter if you are a slave or free. Christ is all that matters, and he is in all of you.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God’s people. But he gave me this gift—to tell the non-Jewish people the Good News about the riches Christ has. These riches are too great to understand fully.

Romans 4:3

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

Luke 2:32

He is a light to show your way to the other nations. And he will bring honor to your people Israel.”

Isaiah 49:6

And now he says, “You are a very important servant to me. You must bring back to me the tribes of Jacob. You must bring back the people of Israel who are still alive. But I have something else for you to do that is even more important: I will make you a light for the other nations. You will show people all over the world the way to be saved.”

Genesis 15:6

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

Romans 4:10

So how did this happen? Did God accept Abraham before or after he was circumcised? God accepted him before his circumcision.