Romans 4:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;”
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Read Full Chapter →The record of Abraham's crediting was not written only for his benefit.
What Does Romans 4:23 Mean?
Paul now turns the lens toward his readers. The words of Genesis, 'it was imputed to him,' were not recorded merely to honor Abraham or preserve his memory. Scripture had a wider purpose in writing them down.
This is how Paul reads earlier Scripture: as a living word meant for every generation. The account of Abraham's faith was set down not as a closed chapter of the past but as a pattern for all who would come after. God preserved it because what happened to Abraham reveals how He deals with all who believe. The next verse will make this explicit. Scripture speaks not only about ancient saints but to us, inviting us into the same trust and the same blessing.
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What does Romans 4:23 mean?
The record of Abraham's crediting was not written only for his benefit.