Romans 4:16

Translations

Modern

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on 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.

Traditional

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,

Literal

Because of this it is of faith, so that it may be according to grace for the promise to be sure to all the seed, not only to that of the law, but also to that of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

Latin

Ideo ex fide, ut secundum gratiam firma sit promissio omni semini, non ei qui ex lege est solum, sed et ei qui ex fide est Abrahæ, qui pater est omnium nostrum

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English

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on 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.

Notes

Romans 4:16

not only to those who are of the law: The Jews were of the law in that their covenant with God included the law of Moses and they were to live according to it.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Paul (Saul) Blessing God’s Covenant with Abraham The Limitations of Law

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Parallels

Genesis 15:8–21

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Freedom, Liberty Grace Imputation Isaac Letter to the Romans Patriarchs, Period of the Righteousness

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Abraham: Piety of Adoption is of God's Grace Bigotry: Paul's Argument Against Catholicity: Inculcated Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Justification is By, to be of Grace Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Grace: Inheritance of the Promises By Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is of Grace Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Promises of God: Are: Through the Righteousness of Faith The Reward of Saints is of Grace, Through Faith Alone Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

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