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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

πίστις faith G4102
λογίζομαι to impute, count G3049
δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343
ἐπαγγελία promise G1860
χάρις grace G5485
σπέρμα seed G4690

People & Context

Abraham

Our father, justified by faith not works; believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness

God

The One justifying the ungodly, making the dead live and calling things not being as being; raised Jesus

David

Cited (v.6-8) on the blessing of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works

Sarah

Abraham's wife whose dead womb did not weaken his faith in God's promise (v.19)

Jesus

Our Lord, given over for our deviations and raised for our justification (v.24-25)

Timeline

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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