Romans 4:14 web — For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.

World English Bible

"For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect."

— Romans 4:14, World English Bible

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Romans 4 — Context

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He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might also be accounted to them.

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He is the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision.

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For the promise to Abraham and to his seed that he should be heir of the world wasn't through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

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For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.

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For the law works wrath, for where there is no law, neither is there disobedience.

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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.

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As it is written, "I have made you a father of many nations." This is in the presence of him whom he believed: God, who gives life to the dead, and calls the things that are not, as though they were.

Romans 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 4:14 say?
Romans 4:14 in the World English Bible reads: “For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.”
Where is Romans 4:14 in the Bible?
Romans 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 14.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 4:14.
What translation should I read Romans 4:14 in?
Romans 4:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 4:14?
Romans 4:14 reads (WEB): “For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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