Romans 4:17
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
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
(as it is written, A father of many nations have I made thee) before him whom he believed, even God, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth the things that are not, as though they were.
who is father of us all (according as it hath been written--`A father of many nations I have set thee,') before Him whom he did believe--God, who is quickening the dead, and is calling the things that be not as being.
(As it is said in the holy Writings, I have made you a father of a number of nations) before him in whom he had faith, that is, God, who gives life to the dead, and to whom the things which are not are as if they were.
Cross References
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many …
And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she …
And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will …
Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went …
And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, …
And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed …
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I …