Romans 4:12

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Summary

And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.

To them

Galatians 4:22

In the steps

1 Peter 2:21

General references

Bible References

To them

Not however that the Word of God has failed, for not all those of Israel are Israel;

and do not think to say within yourselves, We have Abraham as our father. For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

They answered and said to Him, Abraham is our father. Jesus answered them, If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham.

For it is written: Abraham had two sons, the one out of the slave-woman, and one out of the free woman.

In the steps

He puts my feet in the stocks; He marks all my paths.

in order that you may walk in the way of good and keep the paths of the righteous.

If you know not, most beautiful among women, go in the footsteps of the flock; and feed your kids beside the shepherds' tents.

I begged Titus and sent with him the brother. Did Titus overreach you? Did we not walk in the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps?

For you were not called to this? For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps,

General references

And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat loaves with unwashed hands?

Also no one having drunk old wine immediately desires new, for he says, The old is better.

since it is one God who will justify circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.