Romans 4:13

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For the promise that he should inherit the world did not come to Abraham or his descendants through Law, but through the righteousness due to faith.

Cross References

Acts 13:32

We also have good news to tell you, about the promise made to our ancestors--

Romans 4:12

As well as father of the circumcised-to those who are not only circumcised, but who also follow our father Abraham in that faith which he had while still uncircumcised.

Romans 9:8

This means that it is not the children born in the course of nature who are God's Children, but it is the children born in fulfillment of the Promise who are to be regarded as Abraham's descendants.

Galatians 3:29

And, since you belong to Christ, it follows that you are Abraham's offspring and, under the promise, sharers in the inheritance.

Hebrews 11:7

It was faith that enabled Noah, after he had received the divine warning about what could not then be foreseen, to build, in reverent obedience, an ark in which to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world, and became possessed of that righteousness which follows upon faith.

Hebrews 7:6

But Melchizedek, although not of this lineage, received tithes from Abraham, and gave his blessing to the very man who had God's promises.