14 For (A)if those who are [a]of the Law are heirs, then faith is made void and the promise is nullified; 15 for (B)the Law brings about wrath, but (C)where there is no law, there also is no violation.

16 For this reason it is [b]by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with (D)grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to (E)all the [c]descendants, not only to [d]those who are of the Law, but also to [e](F)those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is (G)the father of us all,

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 4:14 Or of law
  2. Romans 4:16 Or out of
  3. Romans 4:16 Lit seed
  4. Romans 4:16 Lit that which is
  5. Romans 4:16 Lit that which is

14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless,(A) 15 because the law brings wrath.(B) And where there is no law there is no transgression.(C)

16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace(D) and may be guaranteed(E) to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.(F)

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