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Romans 4:17-25 The Faith of Abraham

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.”

19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.

20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”

23 The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone,

24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

Cross References for Romans 4:17-25

Hebrews 11:3 - By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:3

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 17:20 - And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and wil... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:20

Isaiah 48:13 - My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:13

1 Corinthians 15:45 - So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:45 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:45

Colossians 2:13 - When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:13 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:13

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

Hebrews 11:12 - And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:12

Genesis 25:1-34 - The Death of Abraham Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. Click to read the verse Genesis 25:1-34 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:1-34

Genesis 28:3 - May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a c... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:3

Romans 4:18 - Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it... Click to read the verse Romans 4:18 Click to read the verse Romans 4:18

Genesis 17:5 - No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of ... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:5

Matthew 3:9 - And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that ou... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9

Luke 8:50 - Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” Click to read the verse Luke 8:50 Click to read the verse Luke 8:50

Romans 9:11 - Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in... Click to read the verse Romans 9:11 Click to read the verse Romans 9:11

Acts 2:23 - This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:23 Click to read the verse Acts 2:23

James 1:18 - He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of ... Click to read the verse James 1:18 Click to read the verse James 1:18

1 Peter 2:10 - Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:10

1 Timothy 6:13 - In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying be... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:13

Romans 3:29 - Is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, Click to read the verse Romans 3:29 Click to read the verse Romans 3:29

Ephesians 2:1-5 - Made Alive in Christ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1-5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1-5

Romans 9:26 - and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’... Click to read the verse Romans 9:26 Click to read the verse Romans 9:26

John 11:52 - and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together... Click to read the verse John 11:52 Click to read the verse John 11:52

Isaiah 43:6 - I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’ Bring my so... Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:6

John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even t... Click to read the verse John 11:25 Click to read the verse John 11:25

Luke 7:14 - Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, “Young man,... Click to read the verse Luke 7:14 Click to read the verse Luke 7:14

Luke 8:54 - But he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!” Click to read the verse Luke 8:54 Click to read the verse Luke 8:54

Isaiah 55:12 - You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:12

John 5:25 - I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of th... Click to read the verse John 5:25 Click to read the verse John 5:25

2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6

2 Peter 3:8 - But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, a... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:8 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:8

Acts 15:18 - that have been known for ages. Click to read the verse Acts 15:18 Click to read the verse Acts 15:18

Romans 8:11 - And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:11 Click to read the verse Romans 8:11

Isaiah 49:12 - See, they will come from afar— some from the north, some from the west, some from the region of... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:12

John 5:21 - For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom ... Click to read the verse John 5:21 Click to read the verse John 5:21

John 6:63 - The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit ... Click to read the verse John 6:63 Click to read the verse John 6:63

1 Corinthians 1:28 - He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:28

Isaiah 44:7 - Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before me what has happen... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:7

Ezekiel 37:3 - He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:3

Mark 5:41 - He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to y... Click to read the verse Mark 5:41 Click to read the verse Mark 5:41

Mark 12:27 - He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!” Click to read the verse Mark 12:27 Click to read the verse Mark 12:27

Romans 4:2 - If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. Click to read the verse Romans 4:2 Click to read the verse Romans 4:2

Romans 8:29-30 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29-30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29-30

Genesis 17:4-5 - “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. Click to read the verse Genesis 17:4-5 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:4-5