Romans 4:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God promised Abraham a lot of descendants. And when it all seemed hopeless, Abraham still had faith in God and became the ancestor of many nations.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:12

Not getting what you want can make you feel sick, but a wish that comes true is a life-giving tree.

Ezekiel 37:11

The LORD said: Ezekiel, the people of Israel are like dead bones. They complain that they are dried up and that they have no hope for the future.

Luke 1:18

Zechariah said to the angel, “How will I know this is going to happen? My wife and I are both very old.”

Acts 27:25

Cheer up! I am sure that God will do exactly what he promised.

Romans 4:17

The Scriptures say that Abraham would become the ancestor of many nations. This promise was made to Abraham because he had faith in God, who raises the dead to life and creates new things.

Romans 4:19

Abraham's faith never became weak, not even when he was nearly a hundred years old. He knew that he was almost dead and that his wife Sarah could not have children.

Romans 5:5

that will never disappoint us. All this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.

Romans 8:24

And this hope is what saves us. But if we already have what we hope for, there is no need to keep on hoping.

Hebrews 6:19

This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place.