Romans 4:3 bbe — But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

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"But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness."

— Romans 4:3, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 4 — Context

What, then, may we say that Abraham, our father after the flesh, has got?

For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.

But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

Now, the reward is credited to him who does works, not as of grace but as a debt.

But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness.

As David says that there is a blessing on the man to whose account God puts righteousness without works, saying,

Romans 4:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 4:3 say?

Romans 4:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.”

Where is Romans 4:3 in the Bible?

Romans 4:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 3.

Who wrote Romans?

Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.

What is the book of Romans about?

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.

What are the major themes of Romans?

Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 4:3.

What translation should I read Romans 4:3 in?

Romans 4:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Romans 4:3?

Romans 4:3 reads (BBE): “But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Romans 4:3 bbe — But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

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