Romans 4:16
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,”Romans 4:16
What Does Romans 4:16 Mean?
Romans 4:16 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 16 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, Grace, Faith, and Adoption.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 4:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 2:8“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”Luke 19:9“And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.”Romans 3:24“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”Galatians 3:9“So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.”Galatians 3:29“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”Ephesians 2:5“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”Galatians 3:16“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.”Romans 4:1“What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?”Romans 6:14“For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.”Hebrews 6:19“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”Luke 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”Romans 9:8“That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.”Hebrews 2:16“For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.”Genesis 13:16“And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.”Isaiah 51:2“Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.”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.”Romans 9:32“Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;”Romans 15:8“Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:”Galatians 3:12“And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.”Galatians 3:22“But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”
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