Romans 4:23

Romans 4:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
• New International Version (NIV)The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone,
• English Standard Version (ESV)But the words "it was counted to him" were not written for his sake alone,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him,

Context of Romans 4:23

21and was absolutely confident that God would do what he promised. 22That is why Abraham’s faith was regarded as the basis of his approval by God. But the words “his faith was regarded as the basis of his approval by God” were written not only for him 24but also for us. Our faith will be regarded as the basis of our approval by God—each of us who believe in the one who brought Jesus, our Lord, back to life. 25Jesus, our Lord, was handed over to death because of our failures and was brought back to life so that we could receive God’s approval.

Romans 4:23 word by word

Οὐκ ἐγράφη δὲ δι᾽ αὐτὸν μόνον ὅτι ἐλογίσθη αὐτῷ,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• it wasγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• notοὐou · noG3756
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• aloneμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• it was imputedλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049

Cross-references for Romans 4:23

• Romans 15:4Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.
• 1 Corinthians 9:10Isn’t he speaking entirely for our benefit? This was written for our benefit so that the person who plows or threshes should expect to receive a share of the crop.
• 1 Corinthians 10:6These things have become examples for us so that we won’t desire what is evil, as they did.
• 2 Timothy 3:16Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God’s approval.

Commentaries on Romans 4:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Now it was not written for his sake alone - The fact of Abraham's believing and receiving salvation through that faith is not recorded as a mere circumstance in the patriarch's life, intended to do him honor: see Romans 4:24.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Now it was not written - The record of this extraordinary faith was not made on his account only; but it was made to show the way in which men may be regarded and treated as righteous by God. If Abraham was so regarded and treated, then, on the same principle, all others may be. God has but one mode of justifying people. Imputed - Reckoned; accounted. He was regarded and treated as the friend of God.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-25Verses 23-25 The history of Abraham, and of his justification, was recorded to teach men of after-ages; those especially to whom the gospel was then made known. It is plain, that we are not justified by the merit of our own works, but by faith in Jesus Christ and his righteousness; which is the truth urged in this and the foregoing chapter, as the great spring and foundation of all comfort. Christ did meritoriously work our justification and salvation by…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2523-25. Now, &c.--Here is the application of this whole argument about Abraham: These things were not recorded as mere historical facts, but as illustrations for all time of God's method of justification by faith.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 4:23

• Bigotry
• Catholicity
• Faith
• Justification
• Salvation
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

• Flesh
• Impute
• Quicken
• Raise
• Reckon
• Stagger
• Unbelief
• Void
• Bible, the
• Galatians, Epistle to the

Commentaries on Romans 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings