Romans 4:13

For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

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Other Translations for Romans 4:13

BSB
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.
AKJV
For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
CPDV
For the Promise to Abraham, and to his posterity, that he would inherit the world, was not through the law, but through the justice of faith.
ERV
For not through the law was the promise to Abraham or to his seed, that he should be heir of the world, but through the righteousness of faith.
NHEB
For the promise to Abraham and to his descendants that he should be heir of the world was not through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
SMT
For not by the law, the promise to Abraham, or to his seed, for him to be heir of the world, but by the justice of faith.

Commentary for Romans 4:13

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Overview of Romans 4:13
Summary
Promise granted through trust, not legal observance
Event
Paul contrasts promise basis
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Promise