Romans 4:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

There was no hope that Abraham would have children, but Abraham believed God and continued to hope. And that is why he became the father of many nations. As God told him, “You will have many descendants.”

Cross References

Romans 8:24

We were saved to have this hope. If we can see what we are waiting for, that is not really hope. People don’t hope for something they already have.

Romans 5:5

And this hope will never disappoint us. We know this because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts through the Holy Spirit he gave us.

Acts 27:25

So men, there is nothing to worry about. I trust God, and I am sure everything will happen just as his angel told me.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope that is delayed makes you sad, but a wish that comes true fills you with joy.

Romans 4:17

As the Scriptures say, “I have made you a father of many nations.” This is true before God, the one Abraham believed—the God who gives life to the dead and speaks of things that don’t yet exist as if they are real.

Ezekiel 37:11

Then he said to me, “Son of man, these bones are like the whole family of Israel. The people of Israel say, ‘Our bones have dried up; our hope is gone. We have been completely destroyed!’

Luke 1:18

Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I know that what you say is true? I am an old man, and my wife is also old.”

Romans 4:19

Abraham was almost a hundred years old, so he was past the age for having children. Also, Sarah could not have children. Abraham was well aware of this, but his faith in God never became weak.

Hebrews 6:19

This hope is like an anchor for us. It is strong and sure and keeps us safe. It goes behind the curtain.