Romans 4:16
Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Abraham was counted righteous before circumcision — the promise given through faith, not the law. He believed in the God who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that do not exist. He did not weaken in …
Other Translations
For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all
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For this reason it is of faith, so that it may be through grace; and so that the word of God may be certain to all the seed; not only to that which is of the law, but to that which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,
Cross References
Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and …
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within …
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to …
And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye …
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)