but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
24. Who believe on him, etc. I have already reminded you of the design of those periphrastic expressions: Paul introduced them, that he might, according to what the passages may require, describe in various ways the real character of faith — of which the resurrection of Christ is not the smallest part; for it is the ground of our hope as to eternal life.
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: It was not written for his sake alone.
Commenting on Romans 4:23-25
Verse 24. But for us also. For our use, comp. that we might have an example of the way in which men may be accepted of God. It is recorded for our encouragement and imitation, to show that we may in a similar manner be accepted and saved. If we believe on him. etc. Abraham showed his faith in God by believing just what God revealed to him.