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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  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 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already[a] as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), and the barrenness of Sarah’s womb.(A) 20 No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.(B) 22 Therefore “it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” 23 Now the words, “it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake alone(C) 24 but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe[b] in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,(D) 25 who was handed over for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.(E)

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  1. 4.19 Other ancient authorities lack already
  2. 4.24 Or trust