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19 And without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now (A)as good as dead since (B)he was about a hundred years old, and (C)the deadness of Sarah’s womb; 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, (D)giving glory to God, 21 and (E)being fully assured that (F)what God had promised, He was able also to do. 22 Therefore (G)it was also counted to him as righteousness. 23 Now (H)not for his sake only was it written that it was counted to him, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be counted, as those (I)who believe upon Him who (J)raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 He who was (K)delivered over on account of our transgressions, and was (L)raised on account of our justification.

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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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Footnotes

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