Romans 4:23

23 But the scripture that says it was credited to him wasn't written only for Abraham's sake.

Romans 4:23 Meaning and Commentary

Romans 4:23

Now it was not written for his sake alone
This was not left on the sacred records, ( Genesis 15:6 ) ,

that it was imputed to him;
purely on his account, merely for his sake, as an encomium of his faith, and an honourable testimony to it, and for the encouragement of it; though this was doing him a very great honour, and was one design of it.

Romans 4:23 In-Context

21 He was fully convinced that God was able to do what he promised.

22 Therefore, it was credited to him as righteousness.

23 But the scripture that says it was credited to him wasn't written only for Abraham's sake.

24 It was written also for our sake, because it is going to be credited to us too. It will be credited to those of us who have faith in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

25 He was handed over because of our mistakes, and he was raised to meet the requirements of righteousness for us.

Footnotes

• [a]. Gen 15:6