Romans 4:16-18
World English Bible
16 For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace, to the end that the promise may be sure to all the offspring, not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. 17 As it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.”
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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