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Romans 4:13-18 The Faith of Abraham

13 It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

14 For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless,

15 because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression.

16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were.

18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”

Cross References for Romans 4:13-18

Genesis 17:16 - I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be th... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:16

Genesis 22:17-18 - I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as th... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:17-18 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:17-18

Romans 3:20 - Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:20 Click to read the verse Romans 3:20

Matthew 1:1 - The Genealogy of Jesus A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of A... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:1

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7

Romans 5:21 - so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring... Click to read the verse Romans 5:21 Click to read the verse Romans 5:21

Genesis 15:7 - He also said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you thi... Click to read the verse Genesis 15:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 15:7

Genesis 17:4-6 - “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. Click to read the verse Genesis 17:4-6 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:4-6

Genesis 28:14 - Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:14

Genesis 12:3 - I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3

Galatians 3:16 - The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say “and to seeds,”... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16

Romans 9:8 - In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children o... Click to read the verse Romans 9:8 Click to read the verse Romans 9:8

Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:5

Galatians 3:29 - If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29

Acts 3:25 - And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Ab... Click to read the verse Acts 3:25 Click to read the verse Acts 3:25

1 Corinthians 3:21 - So then, no more boasting about men! All things are yours, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:21 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:21

Genesis 49:10 - The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he c... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:10

1 Timothy 1:9 - We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:9

Hebrews 7:6 - This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham a... Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:6

Psalms 2:8 - Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. Click to read the verse Psalms 2:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:8

Psalms 72:11 - All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. Click to read the verse Psalms 72:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:11

Romans 9:30 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30

Romans 10:6 - But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into h... Click to read the verse Romans 10:6 Click to read the verse Romans 10:6

Galatians 3:16-18 - The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say “and to seeds,”... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16-18 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16-18

Acts 13:32 - “We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers Click to read the verse Acts 13:32 Click to read the verse Acts 13:32