Romans 4:13-14

The Promise Granted through Faith

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13} For the promise to Abraham^(A) or to his descendants that he would inherit the world^(B) was not through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.^(a) ^{Tools
14} If those who are of the law are heirs,^(C) faith is made empty and the promise is canceled.

Footnotes:

a. Romans 4:13: Lit righteousness of faith

Cross references:

A. Romans 4:13: Romans 9:8; Hebrews 6:15; Hebrews 6:17; Hebrews 7:6; Hebrews 11:9; Hebrews 11:17

B. Romans 4:13: Genesis 17:4-6; Genesis 21:17-18

C. Romans 4:14: Galatians 3:18