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Romans 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 16

1 What then shall we say our father Abraham to have found according to flesh?

2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has a boast, but not with God.

3 For what does the Scripture say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness.” Gen. 15:6

4 But to one working, the reward is not imputed according to grace, but according to debt.

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Chapter Summary

1 Abraham justified by faith. 13 By faith only he and his seed received the promise.

Key Greek Words

χάριν acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
πολλῶν abundant, altogether, common G4183
εἰ forasmuch as, if, that G1487
μὴ any but (that), X forbear, God forbid G3361

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Abraham Justified by Faith

Abraham is presented as the father of all who believe. His faith was imputed to him for righteousness before he was circumcised, making him justified …

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Abraham Justified by Faith

Abraham is presented as the father of all who believe. His faith was imputed to him for righteousness before he was circumcised, making him justified without works of the Law.

Romans 4:1-25

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