¹⁹ Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead^(A)—since he was about a hundred years old^(B)—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.^{(C) 20} Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened^(D) in his faith and gave glory to God,^{(E) 21} being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.^{(F) 22} This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”^{(G) 23} The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, ²⁴ but also for us,^(H) to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him^(I) who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.^{(J) 25} He was delivered over to death for our sins^(K) and was raised to life for our justification.^(L)