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Romans 4:23 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Romans 4:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 4 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;”
Romans 4:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 4:23
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; Paul begins his application: Genesis 15:6 was not written di' auton monon (δι' αὐτὸν μόνον, "because of him alone"). The historical narrative about Abraham has universal significance. The verb egraphē (ἐγράφη, "it was written") uses the divine passive—God caused it to be written. Paul's hermeneutical principle appears here: Old Testament Scripture, while historically particular, is theologically universal. Abraham's justification is both historical fact and typological pattern.This move is crucial: Paul is not allegorizing ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 4:23
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“and they were written for our admonition”
“that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
“to the intent we should not lust after evil things”
“God-breathed} is profitable for teaching”
“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.{Deuteronomy 25:4} Is it for the oxen that God cares”