19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered[a] his own body to be already dead(A) (since he was about a hundred years old)(B) and also the deadness of Sarah’s womb.(C) 20 He did not waver in unbelief at God’s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,(D) 21 because he was fully convinced(E) that what God had promised, he was also able to do.(F) 22 Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.[b](G) 23 Now it was credited to him[c] was not written for Abraham alone,(H) 24 but also for us. It will be credited to us who believe in him(I) who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.(J) 25 He was delivered up for[d] our trespasses(K) and raised for our justification.(L)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:19 Other mss read He did not consider
  2. 4:22 Gn 15:6
  3. 4:23 Gn 15:6
  4. 4:25 Or because of

19 And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.

20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. 22 And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous. 23 And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded 24 for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

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