Romans 4:12
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.”Romans 4:12
What Does Romans 4:12 Mean?
Romans 4:12 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 4:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Galatians 3:29“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”Romans 9:6“Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:”Galatians 6:16“And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.”Colossians 4:11“And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”Ezekiel 33:24“Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance.”John 8:39“They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.”Hebrews 6:12“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”Proverbs 2:20“That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.”Song of Solomon 1:8“If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds’ tents.”Luke 13:16“And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?”Luke 16:24“And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.”1 Corinthians 10:18“Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?”2 Corinthians 12:18“I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?”Colossians 1:10“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”Mark 7:5“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”John 8:40“But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.”Romans 4:11“And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:”Galatians 4:22“For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.”James 2:21“Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?”
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