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Romans 4:11-16 The Faith of Abraham

11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.

12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.

13 It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

14 For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless,

15 because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression.

16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

Cross References for Romans 4:11-16

Exodus 31:17 - It will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, for in six days the Lord made the heav... Click to read the verse Exodus 31:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 31:17

Ezekiel 20:12 - Also I gave them my Sabbaths as a sign between us, so they would know that I the Lord made them... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:12

Romans 10:11 - As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Click to read the verse Romans 10:11 Click to read the verse Romans 10:11

Romans 3:22 - This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no... Click to read the verse Romans 3:22 Click to read the verse Romans 3:22

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7

Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:30 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:30

Genesis 17:11 - You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and you. Click to read the verse Genesis 17:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:11

Exodus 12:13 - The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will ... Click to read the verse Exodus 12:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 12:13

Genesis 12:2 - “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:2

Galatians 3:7 - Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:7

Genesis 12:3 - I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3

Romans 4:16-18 - 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 4:16-18 Click to read the verse Romans 4:16-18

Genesis 15:6 - Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. Click to read the verse Genesis 15:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 15:6

Joshua 5:2 - At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites again.” Click to read the verse Joshua 5:2 Click to read the verse Joshua 5:2

Deuteronomy 30:6 - The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you m... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:6

Galatians 3:29 - If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29

Genesis 17:24 - Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised, Click to read the verse Genesis 17:24 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:24

Galatians 3:9 - So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:9

Matthew 8:11 - I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the ... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:11

Genesis 34:14 - They said to them, “We can’t do such a thing; we can’t give our sister to a man who is not circ... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:14

Romans 2:28-29 - A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. Click to read the verse Romans 2:28-29 Click to read the verse Romans 2:28-29

Galatians 5:5 - But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:5 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:5

Galatians 6:16 - Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:16

John 6:27 - Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of M... Click to read the verse John 6:27 Click to read the verse John 6:27

Revelation 9:4 - They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people w... Click to read the verse Revelation 9:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 9:4

1 Corinthians 10:1 - Warnings From Israel’s History For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:1

Exodus 31:13 - “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you f... Click to read the verse Exodus 31:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 31:13

Galatians 3:22 - But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:22

Romans 10:4 - Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Click to read the verse Romans 10:4 Click to read the verse Romans 10:4

Ephesians 1:13 - And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salva... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:13

Ezekiel 20:20 - Keep my Sabbaths holy, that they may be a sign between us. Then you will know that I am the Lor... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:20 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:20

1 Corinthians 12:13 - For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13

2 Corinthians 1:22 - set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing wh... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:22 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:22

John 6:35 - Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he w... Click to read the verse John 6:35 Click to read the verse John 6:35

Leviticus 7:18 - If any meat of the fellowship offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It w... Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:18

Romans 3:26 - he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who just... Click to read the verse Romans 3:26 Click to read the verse Romans 3:26

Romans 4:6 - David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:6 Click to read the verse Romans 4:6

John 6:40 - For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have etern... Click to read the verse John 6:40 Click to read the verse John 6:40

John 3:36 - Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, fo... Click to read the verse John 3:36 Click to read the verse John 3:36

John 11:25-26 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even t... Click to read the verse John 11:25-26 Click to read the verse John 11:25-26

2 Corinthians 3:9 - If the ministry that condemns men is glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brin... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:9

Philippians 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that whi... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

Luke 19:9 - Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of ... Click to read the verse Luke 19:9 Click to read the verse Luke 19:9

Matthew 16:16 - Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Click to read the verse Matthew 16:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:16

Acts 28:28 - “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will... Click to read the verse Acts 28:28 Click to read the verse Acts 28:28

Romans 9:33 - As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:33 Click to read the verse Romans 9:33

Romans 1:16 - I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone wh... Click to read the verse Romans 1:16 Click to read the verse Romans 1:16

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

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

Romans 9:6 - It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. Click to read the verse Romans 9:6 Click to read the verse Romans 9:6

Romans 9:30 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30

John 7:38-39 - Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from withi... Click to read the verse John 7:38-39 Click to read the verse John 7:38-39

Romans 10:6 - But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into h... Click to read the verse Romans 10:6 Click to read the verse Romans 10:6

Romans 4:12-13 - And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:12-13 Click to read the verse Romans 4:12-13

John 3:15-16 - that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Click to read the verse John 3:15-16 Click to read the verse John 3:15-16

John 6:47 - I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. Click to read the verse John 6:47 Click to read the verse John 6:47

Acts 10:47 - “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spiri... Click to read the verse Acts 10:47 Click to read the verse Acts 10:47

Romans 4:3 - What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Click to read the verse Romans 4:3 Click to read the verse Romans 4:3

Genesis 17:10-11 - This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Ever... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:10-11 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:10-11