Romans 4:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)14 For if [only] those who are obedient to the law deserve an inheritance, [then their] faith [in God] is for nothing, and God’s promise is nullified. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 If it is the adherents of the Law who are to be the heirs, then faith is made futile and empty of all meaning and the promise [of God] is made void (is annulled and has no power). Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 For if they that are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of none effect: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible14 If they inherit because of the Law, then faith has no effect and the promise has been canceled. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version14 For if those who are of the law are the heirs, then faith becomes empty and the Promise is abolished. Ver Capítulo |
For this reason, the promise [i.e., of being made right with God] comes through faith [in God], according to His unearned favor, so that it may be [given] with certainty to all of Abraham’s descendants. The promise is given not only to those [who live] under the law [i.e., the Jews], but also to [all] those [who live] by faith, like Abraham. Abraham is the [spiritual] father of all of us [believers],