罗马书 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 罗马书 Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. 提摩太前书5：对长老（老年男子）要以父亲相待，对年轻人如兄弟；要尊重真正的寡妇；在圣工上殷勤劳苦的长老配受加倍的敬奉；不要轻易给人按手；「你要少用点水，多喝些酒，因为你胃口不好，时常患病。」
其他译本
(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.
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