Romans 4:18

New International Reader's Version

When there was no reason for hope, Abraham believed because he had hope. He became the father of many nations, exactly as God had promised. God said, “That is how many children you will have.” (Genesis 15:5)

Cross References

Proverbs 13:12

Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.

Ezekiel 37:11

Then the Lord said to me, “Son of man, these bones stand for all the people of Israel. The people say, ‘Our bones are dried up. We’ve lost all hope. We are destroyed.’

Luke 1:18

Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man, and my wife is old too.”

Acts 27:25

Men, continue to be brave. I have faith in God. It will happen just as he told me.

Romans 4:17

It is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:5) God considers Abraham to be our father. The God that Abraham believed in gives life to the dead. Abraham’s God also creates things that did not exist before.

Romans 4:19

Abraham did not become weak in his faith. He accepted the fact that he was past the time when he could have children. At that time Abraham was about 100 years old. He also realized that Sarah was too old to have children.

Romans 5:5

And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Romans 8:24

That’s the hope we had when we were saved. But hope that can be seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?

Hebrews 6:19

Our hope is certain. It is something for the soul to hold on to. It is strong and secure. It goes all the way into the Most Holy Room behind the curtain.