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Romans 4:3-6

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.

6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

Cross References for Romans 4:3-6

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 4:11 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11

1 Timothy 5:18 - For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The wor... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:18 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:18

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

Psalms 106:31 - This was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:31 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:31

Romans 4:9 - Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been sayin... Click to read the verse Romans 4:9 Click to read the verse Romans 4:9

James 2:23 - And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as... Click to read the verse James 2:23 Click to read the verse James 2:23

James 4:5 - Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies in... Click to read the verse James 4:5 Click to read the verse James 4:5

Mark 12:10 - Haven’t you read this scripture: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; Click to read the verse Mark 12:10 Click to read the verse Mark 12:10

Romans 9:17 - For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display... Click to read the verse Romans 9:17 Click to read the verse Romans 9:17

Isaiah 8:20 - To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no ligh... Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:20

Romans 11:2 - God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what the Scripture says in the ... Click to read the verse Romans 11:2 Click to read the verse Romans 11:2

Galatians 4:30 - But what does the Scripture say? “Get rid of the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:30 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:30

Romans 4:5 - However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is cre... Click to read the verse Romans 4:5 Click to read the verse Romans 4:5

2 Peter 1:20-21 - Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own in... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:20-21 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:20-21

Galatians 3:6-8 - Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Click to read the verse Galatians 3:6-8 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:6-8

Romans 4:22-25 - This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” Click to read the verse Romans 4:22-25 Click to read the verse Romans 4:22-25

Romans 4:22 - This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” Click to read the verse Romans 4:22 Click to read the verse Romans 4:22