Romans 4:16 - Revised Standard Version

¹⁶ That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants—not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham, for he is the father of us all,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ Therefore, [inheriting] the promise is the outcome of faith and depends [entirely] on faith, in order that it might be given as an act of grace (unmerited favor), to make it stable and valid and guaranteed to all his descendants–not only to the devotees and adherents of the Law, but also to those who share the faith of Abraham, who is [thus] the father of us all.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ 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

Common English Bible

¹⁶ That’s why the inheritance comes through faith, so that it will be on the basis of God’s grace. In that way, the promise is secure for all of Abraham’s descendants, not just for those who are related by Law but also for those who are related by the faith of Abraham, who is the father of all of us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ Because of this, it is from faith according to grace that the Promise is ensured for all posterity, not only for those who are of the law, but also for those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all before God,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ Therefore is it of faith, that according to grace the promise might be firm 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,

Romans 4:16 Cross References

Isaiah 51:2

Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him and made him many.

Luke 19:9

And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.

Romans 15:8

For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,

Romans 3:22

the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction;

Romans 3:30

since God is one; and he will justify the circumcised on the ground of their faith and the uncircumcised through their faith.

Romans 4:11

He received circumcision as a sign or seal of the righteousness which he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised and who thus have righteousness reckoned to them,

Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 9:8

This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are reckoned as descendants.

Galatians 3:14

that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Galatians 3:16

Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many; but, referring to one, “And to your offspring,” which is Christ.

Galatians 3:22

But the scripture consigned all things to sin, that what was promised to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

Ephesians 2:5

even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God—

Titus 3:7

so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall;