Romans 4:16-18
English Standard Version
16 That is why it depends on faith, (A)in order that the promise may rest on grace and (B)be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, (C)who is the father of us all, 17 as it is written, (D)“I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, (E)who gives life to the dead and calls into existence (F)the things that do not exist. 18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, (G)“So shall your offspring be.”
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Romans 4:16-18
International Standard Version
16 Therefore, the promise[a] is based on faith, so that it may be a matter of grace and may be guaranteed for all of Abraham’s[b] descendants—not only for those who were given the Law,[c] but also for those who share the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. 17 As it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.”[d] Abraham[e] acted in faith when he stood in the presence of God, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don’t yet exist. 18 Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,”[f] just as he had been told:[g] “This is how many descendants you will have.”[h]
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- Romans 4:16 Lit. it
- Romans 4:16 Lit. his
- Romans 4:16 Lit. those of the law
- Romans 4:17 Cf. Gen 17:5
- Romans 4:17 Lit. He
- Romans 4:18 Cf. Gen 17:5
- Romans 4:18 Lit. according to what was said
- Romans 4:18 Gen 15:5
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