Romans 4:3 nasb — For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS."

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"For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.""

— Romans 4:3, NASB

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KJV
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”
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ASV
“For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness. ”
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WEB
“For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness."”
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NET
“For what does the scripture say?“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.””
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DRB
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God: and it was reputed to him unto justice.”
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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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KJVA
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”
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Romans 4 — Context

What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.

For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS."

Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,

just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

Romans 4:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 4:3 say?

Romans 4:3 in the NASB reads: “For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM 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 (NASB): “For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM 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 nasb — For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS."

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