Romans 4:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?”
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“What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?”
King James Version · Public Domain“What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“What, then, shall we say Abraham our father, to have found, according to flesh?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Romans 4:1 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 51:2Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.
- Matthew 3:9And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
- Luke 3:8Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
- Luke 16:24So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’
- Luke 16:29But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’
- John 8:33“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?”
- John 8:37I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.
- John 8:53Are You greater than our father Abraham? He died, as did the prophets. Who do You claim to be?”
- John 8:56Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
- Acts 13:26Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
- Romans 4:16Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on 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.
- Romans 6:1What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
- Romans 7:7What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
- Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- 2 Corinthians 11:22Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.
- Hebrews 12:9Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
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