Romans 4:9 bbe — Is this blessing, then, for the circumcision only, or in the same way for those who have not circumcision? for we say t…

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"Is this blessing, then, for the circumcision only, or in the same way for those who have not circumcision? for we say that the faith of Abraham was put to his account as righteousness."

— Romans 4:9, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 4 — Context

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

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Happy are those who have forgiveness for their wrongdoing, and whose sins are covered.

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Happy is the man against whom no sin is recorded by the Lord.

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Is this blessing, then, for the circumcision only, or in the same way for those who have not circumcision? for we say that the faith of Abraham was put to his account as righteousness.

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How, then, was it judged? when he had circumcision, or when he had it not? Not when he had it, but when he did not have it:

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And he was given the sign of circumcision as a witness of the faith which he had before he underwent circumcision: so that he might be the father of all those who have faith, though they have not circumcision, and so that righteousness might be put to their account;

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And the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who keep to the way of that faith which our father Abraham had before he underwent circumcision.

Romans 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 4:9 say?
Romans 4:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Is this blessing, then, for the circumcision only, or in the same way for those who have not circumcision? for we say that the faith of Abraham was put to his account as righteousness.”
Where is Romans 4:9 in the Bible?
Romans 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Romans 4:9 in?
Romans 4:9 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 4:9?
Romans 4:9 reads (BBE): “Is this blessing, then, for the circumcision only, or in the same way for those who have not circumcision? for we say that the faith of Abraham 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.
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