Romans 4:3
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”Romans 4:3
What Does Romans 4:3 Mean?
Romans 4:3 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 3 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, Righteousness, and Faith.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 4:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 15:6“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”James 2:23“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”Galatians 3:6“Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”Romans 4:9“Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.”Romans 4:22“And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.”Romans 4:5“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”Psalms 106:31“And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.”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:”Romans 11:2“God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,”Galatians 3:14“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”Matthew 20:9“And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.”Romans 10:11“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”Romans 3:22“Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:”Romans 9:17“For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.”Galatians 4:30“Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”2 Peter 1:20“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”Isaiah 8:20“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”1 Timothy 5:18“For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.”James 4:5“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?”
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