Genesis 15:6 (WEB)
He believed in the LORD, who credited it to him for righteousness.
Catechism · 3
I Believe
“Abraham thus fulfils the definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen": "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness."” — Catechism footnote: Rom 4:3; cf. Gen 15:6
In the Old Testament
“Because Abraham believed in God and walked in his presence and in covenant with him,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 15:6; 17:1 f.
The Church in God's Plan
“The remote preparation for this gathering together of the People of God begins when he calls Abraham and promises that he will become the father of a great people.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 12:2; 15:5-6.
Fathers and councils · 17
Gregory of Nyssa
“For leaving behind him the curiosity that arises from knowledge, Abraham, says the Apostle, “believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6; Rom. iv. 22.
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Catena Aurea on Mark
- BedeCatena Aurea on Mark
“Wherefore it is said, “Abraham believed on God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.” [Gen 15:6]” — the author cites it
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“He was justified not only by works, but also by faith: for though he did many things well, yet he was never called the friend of God, except when he believed.” — editor's note: James ii. 23; 2 Chron. xx. 7; Is. xli. 8; Gen. xv. 6.
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Eusebius of Caesarea
“If it is said that Abraham, a long time afterward, was given the command of circumcision, we reply that nevertheless before this it was declared that he had received the testimony of righteousness through faith; as the divine word says, “Abraham believed in God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
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Justin Martyr
“For before he was circumcised the following statement was made regarding him: ‘Abraham believed God, and it was accounted unto him for righteousness.’” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
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Ambrose of Milan
“For it is written, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
Read the whole comment“Abraham believed God, let us also believe Him, that we who are heirs of his race may also be heirs of his faith.” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
Read the whole comment“For of him the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and that was counted to him for righteousness;” for no one is prudent who knows not God.” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
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John Chrysostom
“Nothing: but “he believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” ( Gen. xv. 6.)” — the author cites it
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Tertullian
“In short, Abraham believed God, and was accredited by Him with righteousness; but it was patience which proved his faith, when he was bidden to immolate his son, with a view to (I would not say the temptation, but) the typical attestation of his faith.” — editor's note: See Gen. xv. 6; Rom. iv. 3, 9, 22; Gal. iii. 6; James ii. 23.
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Hilary of Poitiers
“…it is not true, that until now God did not know the faith of Abraham, for it is written, Abraham believed in God, and it was counted to him for righteousness, and therefore this now I know marks the time when Abraham received this testimony, not when God began to know.” — editor's note: Ib. xv. 6.
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Catena Aurea on John
- OrigenCatena Aurea on John
“(Gen. 15:6) But even granting to them that faith is a work, if this were so, why was it not, Do the work of Abraham: using the singular number, instead of the plural?” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“Here, indeed, is set down that sentence which the apostle quotes in order to commend the grace of God, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness;” lest the circumcision should glory, and be unwilling to receive the uncircumcised nations to the faith of Christ.” — editor's note: Rom. iv. 3; Gen. xv. 6.
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Ephrem the Syrian
“The sound form of our faith is from Abraham, and our repentance is from Nineveh and the house of Rahab, and ours are the expectations of the Prophets, ours of the Apostles.” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
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Clement of Alexandria
“And if he was elect, their hypothesis is done away with, inasmuch as even previous to the coming of the Lord an election was found, and that saved: “For it was reckoned to him for righteousness.”” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6; Rom. iv. 3.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“Hence Abraham, the father of the nations, believed; in Genesis: “Abraham believed in God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
Read the whole comment“In Genesis: “And Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”” — editor's note: Gen. xv. 6.
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Cross-references · 53
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith I.13.
Cited together in The Pearl. Seven Hymns on the Faith Hymn 7.
Cited together in The Pearl. Seven Hymns on the Faith Hymn 7.
Cited together in Church History I.4.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith I.13.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith I.13.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.6 and 1 other place.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith I.13.
Cited together in Church History I.4.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.6 and 1 other place.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.43.
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 5:35–43 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.43.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.43.
Cited together in The Pearl. Seven Hymns on the Faith Hymn 7.
Cited together in The Pearl. Seven Hymns on the Faith Hymn 7.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.6.
Cited together in Origen on John 8:37–41 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Origen on John 8:37–41 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Origen on John 8:37–41 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §146 and 1 other place.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.6.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.6.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.6.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.25.
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Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.
Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.