18 [a]Which Abraham above hope, believed under hope, that he should be the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken to him, So shall thy seed be.

19 And he [b]not weak in the faith, considered not his own body, which was now [c]dead, being almost an hundred years old, neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

20 Neither did he doubt of the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in the faith, and gave [d]glory to God,

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 4:18 A description of true faith, wholly resting in the power of God, and his good will, set forth in the example of Abraham.
  2. Romans 4:19 Very strong and constant.
  3. Romans 4:19 Void of strength, and unmeet to get children.
  4. Romans 4:20 Acknowledged and praised God, as most gracious and true.

18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations,(A) just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”[a](B) 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead(C)—since he was about a hundred years old(D)—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.(E) 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened(F) in his faith and gave glory to God,(G)

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  1. Romans 4:18 Gen. 15:5