For this cause, it is by faith, in order that it may be by way of favour, so that the promise is firm unto all the seed,—not unto that by the law only, but unto that also which is such by the faith of Abraham; who is father of us all,—
And father of circumcision—unto them who are not of circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of the faith, while yet uncircumcised, of our father Abraham.
And, he, said—Brethren and fathers, hearken! The God of Glory, appeared unto our father Abraham, while he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,—
And, he, calling out, said—Father Abraham! have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue,—because I am in anguish in this flame.
and think not to be saying within yourselves,—As our father, we have, Abraham; for, I say unto you, that God is able, out of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham.
Look well unto Abraham your father, And unto Sarah who gave you birth,—For he was, alone, when called I him, And, I blessed him that I might make him, many.