Galatians 3:6

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Cross-reference

Galatians 3:14 ties Abraham's blessing to Gentiles through Christ, showing the promise of the Spirit comes by faith.

In Genesis 15:6, the original account of Abraham's faith being credited as righteousness — the verse Paul quotes here.

In Romans 4:3-6, Paul expands on the same quotation, arguing that righteousness is credited apart from works, deepening the faith-versus-law contrast.

Romans 4:6 Parallel

In Romans 4:3, Paul quotes the same Genesis verse about Abraham's faith being credited — a parallel use in another epistle.

Romans 4:11 Parallel

Romans 4:11 expands on Abraham's faith being credited as righteousness, showing circumcision as a sign of that righteousness.

Romans 4:22 Citation

In Romans 4:22, Paul restates the conclusion: Abraham's faith was credited as righteousness — identical language to the Galatians quote.

Romans 4:24 Parallel

Romans 4:24 applies the same crediting of righteousness to those who believe in the risen Jesus, extending Abraham's pattern.

James 2:23 Citation

In James 2:23, the same Genesis 15:6 quote is cited, adding that Abraham was called God's friend, linking faith and works.

Romans 3:22 Related theme

Romans 3:22 states righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus for all believers, echoing Abraham's faith principle.

Romans 4:9 Parallel

In Romans 4:9, Paul applies the same crediting of righteousness to argue it comes before circumcision, clarifying that faith, not ritual, saves.

Romans 4:10 Parallel

In Romans 4:10, Paul specifies that Abraham's faith was credited while he was uncircumcised, reinforcing righteousness apart from the law.

Romans 9:32 Contrast

In Romans 9:32, Israel's failure to pursue righteousness by faith contrasts with Abraham's example of faith credited as righteousness.

2 Corinthians 5:19-21 develops imputed righteousness—God not counting sins and making Christ our righteousness—related to faith.