Romans 4:21 bbe — And being certain that God was able to keep his word.

Bible in Basic English

"And being certain that God was able to keep his word."

— Romans 4:21, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 4 — Context

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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.

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And not being feeble in faith though his body seemed to him little better than dead (he being about a hundred years old) and Sarah was no longer able to have children:

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Still, he did not give up faith in the undertaking of God, but was made strong by faith, giving glory to God,

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And being certain that God was able to keep his word.

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For which reason it was put to his account as righteousness.

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Now, it was not because of him only that this was said,

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But for us in addition, to whose account it will be put, if we have faith in him who made Jesus our Lord come back again from the dead,

Romans 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 4:21 say?
Romans 4:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And being certain that God was able to keep his word.”
Where is Romans 4:21 in the Bible?
Romans 4:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read Romans 4:21 in?
Romans 4:21 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 4:21?
Romans 4:21 reads (BBE): “And being certain that God was able to keep his word.” 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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