Romans 4:3

New Living Translation

For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.

Psalm 106:31

So he has been regarded as a righteous man ever since that time.

Isaiah 8:20

Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.

Matthew 20:9

When those hired at five o’clock were paid, each received a full day’s wage.

Mark 12:10

Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.

Romans 10:11

As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”

Romans 11:2

No, God has not rejected his own people, whom he chose from the very beginning. Do you realize what the Scriptures say about this? Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said,

Romans 4:11

Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous—even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.

Romans 4:5

But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.

Romans 4:9

Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.

Romans 9:17

For the Scriptures say that God told Pharaoh, “I have appointed you for the very purpose of displaying my power in you and to spread my fame throughout the earth.”

James 2:23

And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

James 4:5

Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him.