Romans 4:13

Conservative English Version

God promised Abraham and his descendants that he would give them the world. This promise wasn't made because Abraham had obeyed a law, but because his faith in God made him acceptable.

Cross References

Genesis 12:3

I will bless anyone who blesses you, but I will put a curse on anyone who puts a curse on you. Everyone on earth will be blessed because of you.

Genesis 17:16

I will bless her, and you will have a son by her. She will become the mother of nations, and some of her descendants will even be kings.

Genesis 28:14

Your descendants will spread over the earth in all directions and will become as numerous as the specks of dust. Your family will be a blessing to all people.

Genesis 49:10

You will have power and rule until nations obey you and come bringing gifts.

Psalm 2:8

Ask me for the nations, and every nation on earth will belong to you.

Psalm 72:11

Make other rulers bow down and all nations serve him.

Acts 13:32

God made a promise to our ancestors. And we are here to tell you the good news

Romans 4:12

This also makes Abraham the father of everyone who is circumcised and has faith in God, as Abraham did before he was circumcised.

Romans 9:8

(SEE 9:7)

Galatians 3:29

So if you belong to Christ, you are now part of Abraham's family, and you will be given what God has promised.

Hebrews 11:7

Because Noah had faith, he was warned about something that had not yet happened. He obeyed and built a boat that saved him and his family. In this way the people of the world were judged, and Noah was given the blessings that come to everyone who pleases God.

Hebrews 7:6

Although Melchizedek wasn't a descendant of Levi, Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had been given God's promise.