Romans 4:11 (WEB)
He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might also be accounted to them.
Catechism · 1
“Because he was "strong in his faith", Abraham became the "father of all who believe".” — Catechism footnote: Rom 4:11, 18; 4:20; cf. Gen 15:5.
Fathers and councils · 6
Tertullian
“For he had “accepted” circumcision; but such as was to be for “a sign” of that time, not for a prerogative title to salvation.” — editor's note: Acceperat. So Tertullian renders, as it appears to me, the ἔλαβε of St. Paul in Rom. iv. 11. q. v.
Read the whole comment“For albeit it is subsequently that he is called “a father of many nations,” still it is of those (nations) who, as the fruit of the “faith” which precedes digamy, had to be accounted “sons of Abraham.”” — editor's note: See Rom. iv. 11, 12, Gal. iii. 7; and comp. Matt. iii. 9; John viii. 39.
Read the whole comment“…soul; yet it is to be feared, just on account of the injuriousness and violence of suitors: which (injuriousness and violence) even the father of the faith, Abraham, greatly feared in regard of his own wife’s grace; and Isaac, by falsely representing Rebecca as his sister, purchased safety by insult!” — editor's note: Comp. Rom. iv. 11, 16.
Read the whole comment“…accounted to him for righteousness;” since, also, he deserved for that reason to be called “the father of many nations,” whilst we, who are even more like him in believing in God, are thereby justified as Abraham was, and thereby also obtain life—since the just lives by his faith,—it therefore happens that, as he in…” — editor's note: Magis proinde: as sharing in the faith he had, “being yet uncircumcised.” See Rom. iv. 11.
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“Being faithful in these things, he was sealed for righteousness, and received circumcision as a seal of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, having received a promise that he should be the father of many nations.” — editor's note: Rom. iv. 11.
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Jerome
“(Rom. iv. 11.)” — the author cites it
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Cross-references · 7
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Letters Letter 35.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Letters Letter 35.
Cited together in Letters Letter 35.
Cited together in Letters Letter 35.