Romans 4:16

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, that it may be according to grace, so that it might be guaranteed to all the offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who share the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the pmise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end that the promise might be sure to all the descendants; not to those only who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1223} this{G5124} cause [it is] of{G1537} faith,{G4102} that{G2443} [it may be] according{G2596} to grace;{G5485} to the end{G1519} that the promise{G1860} may be{G1511} sure{G949} to all{G3956} the seed;{G4690} not{G3756} to that{G3588} only{G3440} which is of{G1537} the law,{G3551} but{G235} to that{G3588} also{G2532} which is of{G1537} the faith{G4102} of Abraham,{G11} who{G3739} is{G2076} the father{G3962} of us{G2257} all{G3956}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Therefore{G1223}{G5124} it is of{G1537} faith{G4102}, that{G2443} it might be by{G2596} grace{G5485}; to the end{G1519} the promise{G1860} might be{G1511}{(G5750)} sure{G949} to all{G3956} the seed{G4690}; not{G3756} to that only{G3440} which is of{G1537} the law{G3551}, but{G235} to that also{G2532} which is of{G1537} the faith{G4102} of Abraham{G11}; who{G3739} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the father{G3962} of us{G2257} all{G3956},

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Therfore by fayth is the inheritauce geven that it myght come of faveour: and the promes myght be sure to all the seed. Not to them only which are of the lawe: but also to them which are of the fayth of Abraham which is the father of vs all.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Therfore was the promes made thorow fayth, that it myght come off fauoure, wherby the promesse myghte be made sure vnto all the sede: not onely vnto him which is off the lawe, but also vnto him that is of the faith of Abraha which is the father of vs all.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therefore it is by faith, that it might come by grace, and the promise might be sure to all the seede, not to that onely which is of the Lawe: but also to that which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of vs all,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Therefore by fayth is the inheritaunce geuen that it might come by grace, that the promise myght be sure to all ye seede, not to that only which is of the lawe, but to that also which is of the fayth of Abraham, which is the father of vs al.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Therefore [it is] of faith, that [it might be] by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace, to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Because of this `it is' of faith, that `it may be' according to grace, for the promise being sure to all the seed, not to that which `is' of the law only, but also to that which `is' of the faith of Abraham,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For this cause `it is' of faith, that `it may be' according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For this cause [it is] of faith, that [it may be] according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For this reason it is of faith, so that it may be through grace; and so that the word of God may be certain to all the seed; not only to that which is of the law, but to that which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace, to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For this reason it is by faith so that it may be by grace, with the result that the promise may be certain to all the descendants– not only to those who are under the law, but also to those who have the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 9:8 : 8 This means it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.
  • Rom 15:8 : 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the Jews on behalf of God's truth, to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs.
  • Isa 51:2 : 2 Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave birth to you. When I called him, he was one person, and I blessed him and made him many.
  • Rom 3:24-26 : 24 And all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins previously committed. 26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
  • Gal 3:22 : 22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise, by faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.
  • Eph 2:5 : 5 made us alive together with Christ, even when we were dead in our transgressions—by grace you have been saved.
  • Eph 2:8 : 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
  • Titus 3:7 : 7 so that, being justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
  • Heb 6:13-19 : 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, 14 saying, 'Surely I will bless you abundantly and multiply your descendants greatly.' 15 And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise. 16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. 18 So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
  • 2 Pet 1:10 : 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble.
  • Rom 4:11 : 11 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So that he might be the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness might also be credited to them,
  • Rom 5:1 : 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Gal 3:7-9 : 7 Therefore, know that those who have faith are children of Abraham. 8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: 'All nations will be blessed through you.' 9 So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.' 11 Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, 'The righteous will live by faith.' 12 The law is not based on faith; instead, it says, 'The person who does these things will live by them.'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Rom 4:9-15
    7 verses
    83%

    9 Is this blessedness then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness.

    10 How then was it credited? Was it while he was circumcised or uncircumcised? It was not while he was circumcised, but while he was uncircumcised.

    11 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So that he might be the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness might also be credited to them,

    12 and to be the father of the circumcised who are not only circumcised but also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.

    13 For the promise to Abraham or his descendants that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith.

    14 For if those who are of the law inherit, faith is made void, and the promise is nullified.

    15 For the law brings wrath, and where there is no law, there is no transgression.

  • Gal 3:6-9
    4 verses
    81%

    6 Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

    7 Therefore, know that those who have faith are children of Abraham.

    8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: 'All nations will be blessed through you.'

    9 So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.

  • Rom 4:17-19
    3 verses
    80%

    17 As it is written: 'I have made you a father of many nations.' He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were.

    18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, 'So shall your offspring be.'

    19 And without weakening in faith, he did not consider his own body, which was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—or the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

  • Gal 3:14-18
    5 verses
    79%

    14 He redeemed us so that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

    15 Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life: Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly ratified, so it is in this case.

    16 Now to Abraham the promises were spoken, and to his seed. It does not say, 'and to seeds,' as if referring to many, but, 'and to your seed,' meaning one, who is Christ.

    17 This is what I mean: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus cancel the promise.

    18 For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise; but God gave it to Abraham through a promise.

  • Rom 4:1-5
    5 verses
    78%

    1 What then shall we say about Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh?

    2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about—but not before God.

    3 What does the Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'

    4 Now to the one who works, wages are not counted as a gift but as an obligation.

    5 But to the one who does not work but believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.

  • Heb 11:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son,

    18 even though it was said to him, 'Through Isaac your descendants will be named.'

  • 16 yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. So we also have believed in Christ Jesus in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.

  • 28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.

  • 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

  • 22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and one by the free woman.

  • 25 You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham: 'Through your offspring, all the families of the earth will be blessed.'

  • Rom 9:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, 'Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.'

    8 This means it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.

  • Rom 3:27-28
    2 verses
    73%

    27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works? No, but by the law of faith.

    28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

  • Gal 3:21-22
    2 verses
    73%

    21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

    22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise, by faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

  • 4 "As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

  • 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,

  • 30 Since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through the same faith.

  • Rom 4:22-24
    3 verses
    73%

    22 Therefore, it was credited to him as righteousness.

    23 Now the words 'it was credited to him' were not written for his sake alone,

    24 but also for us, to whom it will be credited—to those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

  • 22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,

  • 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, came Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.

  • 10 Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.

  • 11 Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, 'The righteous will live by faith.'

  • 30 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;

  • 18 Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all nations of the earth will be blessed.

  • 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.