Roma 4:1

The Illustration of Justification

4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh, ¹  has discovered regarding this matter? ² 

Roma 9:10

9:10 Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, ³  our ancestor Isaac –

Roma 11:28

11:28 In regard to the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but in regard to election they are dearly loved for the sake of the fathers.

[4:1]  ¹ tn Or “according to natural descent” (BDAG 916 s.v. σάρξ 4).

[4:1]  ² tn Grk “has found?”

[9:10]  ³ tn Or possibly “by one act of sexual intercourse.” See D. Moo, Romans (NICNT), 579.