But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
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Barnes' Notes
But for us also - For our use; (compare Rom 15:4; 1Co 10:11), that we might have an example of the way in which people may be accepted of God. It is recorded for our encouragement and imitation, to…
Adam Clarke
But for us also - The mention of this circumstance has a much more extensive design than merely to honor Abraham. It is recorded as the model, according to which God will save both Jews and Gentiles:…
In the close of the chapter, he applies all to us; and, having abundantly proved that Abraham was justified by faith, he here concludes that his justification was to be the pattern or sampler of ours:…
Cambridge Bible
for us also Lit. also because of us; "because we were to be likewise dealt with, and therefore needed to know it."
shall be Lit., fully, is about to be. The reference of the futurityis to the abiding…
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