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Romans 4:1-5

1 Abraham Justified by Faith
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter?

2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.

3 What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

4 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.

5 However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Cross References for Romans 4:1-5

Hebrews 12:9 - Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How mu... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:9

Isaiah 51:2 - look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but on... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:2

2 Corinthians 11:22 - Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22

John 8:56 - Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.” Click to read the verse John 8:56 Click to read the verse John 8:56

Matthew 3:9 - And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that ou... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9

Romans 8:31 - What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Click to read the verse Romans 8:31 Click to read the verse Romans 8:31

James 2:21 - Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac... Click to read the verse James 2:21 Click to read the verse James 2:21

Malachi 2:10 - Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:10

1 Corinthians 10:18 - Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:18

Romans 7:7 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7

Acts 13:26 - “Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:26 Click to read the verse Acts 13:26

Romans 3:5 - But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That... Click to read the verse Romans 3:5 Click to read the verse Romans 3:5

Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Da... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32

Romans 6:1 - Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may ... Click to read the verse Romans 6:1 Click to read the verse Romans 6:1

Luke 3:8 - Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abrah... Click to read the verse Luke 3:8 Click to read the verse Luke 3:8

John 8:33 - They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can ... Click to read the verse John 8:33 Click to read the verse John 8:33

Luke 16:24-25 - So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his fi... Click to read the verse Luke 16:24-25 Click to read the verse Luke 16:24-25

Romans 4:16 - Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:16 Click to read the verse Romans 4:16

Luke 16:29-31 - “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ Click to read the verse Luke 16:29-31 Click to read the verse Luke 16:29-31

John 8:53 - Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you... Click to read the verse John 8:53 Click to read the verse John 8:53

John 8:37-41 - I know you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are ready to kill me, because you have no room fo... Click to read the verse John 8:37-41 Click to read the verse John 8:37-41