Bible verse

Romans 4:3

For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Romans 4:3 · BSB

Romans 4:3 in context

The verses around it, from Romans 4.

1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?

2 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.

5 However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

7 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

KJV

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

ASV

For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.

ERV

For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.

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