Romans 4:18

“Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Romans 4:18

Who against hope, beleeued in hope, that hee might become the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seede bee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Who without reason for hope, in faith went on hoping, so that he became the father of a number of nations, as it had been said, So will your seed be.
- Basic English Bible

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

who against hope believed in hope to his becoming father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be:
- Darby Bible

Who against hope believed in hope; that he might be made the father of many nations, according to that which was said to him: So shall thy seed be.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
- English Revised Version

Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So will your seed be."
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Romans 4:18

Wesley's Notes for Romans 4:18


4:18-21 The Apostle shows the power and excellence of that faith to which he ascribes justification. Who against hope - Against all probability, believed and hoped in the promise. The same thing is apprehended both by faith and hope; by faith, as a thing which God has spoken; by hope, as a good thing which God has promised to us. So shall thy seed be - Both natural and spiritual, as the stars of heaven for multitude. #Gen 15:5|.



People's Bible Notes for Romans 4:18


Ro 4:18 Who against hope. Though an old man, and his wife an aged woman, far beyond the time of child-bearing, he yet believed the promise that he would have numerous offspring.

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