Romans 4:10

Weymouth NT

What then were the circumstances under which this took place? Was it after he had been circumcised, or before?

Cross References

Romans 4:11

Before, not after. And he received circumcision as a sign, a mark attesting the reality of the faith-righteousness which was his while still uncircumcised, that he might be the forefather of all those who believe even though they are uncircumcised–in order that this righteousness might be placed to their credit;

Romans 4:9

This declaration of blessedness, then, does it come simply to the circumcised, or to the uncircumcised as well? For Abraham's faith –so we affirm– was placed to his credit as righteousness.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any importance; but only faith working through love.

Galatians 6:15

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any importance; but only a renewed nature.