Romans 4:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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},
KJV with Strongs
(16) So because of this reason, accordingly from believing-faith and in order with favourable-grace. For the promise-vow will be firmly enforced for all the seed, not only those from The Torah-Law but those also from the believing-faith of Avraham, being father of us all.
The F.O.G
[16] This is why everything hinges on trust—so that everything flows from God's gracious heart, ensuring the promise extends to Abraham's entire spiritual family. This includes both those who embrace the law and those who simply walk Abraham's path of faith. He is, in this deepest sense, the father of us all.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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