Romans 4:17 kjv — (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth th…

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"(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were."

— Romans 4:17, King James Version

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Romans 4 — Context

14

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

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Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.

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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,

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(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

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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.

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And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb:

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He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

Romans 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 4:17 say?
Romans 4:17 in the King James Version reads: “(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.”
Where is Romans 4:17 in the Bible?
Romans 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read Romans 4:17 in?
Romans 4:17 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 4:17?
Romans 4:17 reads (KJV): “(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” 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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