Parallel Verses

NET Bible

He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.

New American Standard Bible

yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God,

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

He did not waver in unbelief at God’s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

International Standard Version

nor did he doubt God's promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, his faith became stronger and he gave glory to God,

A Conservative Version

And he did not waver in unbelief at the promise of God, but became strong in faith, giving glory to God,

American Standard Version

yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,

Amplified

But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God,

An Understandable Version

Yet he looked for the promise of God [to be fulfilled] and did not waver, doubting [that it would happen], but his faith strengthened him. He honored God

Anderson New Testament

and he doubted not, through unbelief, with respect to the promise of God, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,

Bible in Basic English

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

Common New Testament

He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

Daniel Mace New Testament

he was not incredulously diffident of the divine promise; but was strong in faith, and did honour to God,

Darby Translation

and hesitated not at the promise of God through unbelief; but found strength in faith, giving glory to God;

Godbey New Testament

but he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was filled up with dynamite through faith, having given glory to God;

Goodspeed New Testament

He did not incredulously question God's promise, but his faith gave him power and he praised God

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

And for the promise of God he was not separated by unbelief; but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God;

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

And he did not waver in unbelief at the promise of God, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: But was made strong in the faith, and gave honour to God,

Moffatt New Testament

no unbelief made him waver about God's promise; his faith won strength as he gave glory to God

Montgomery New Testament

Nor did he with regard to the promise of God waver in unbelief, but he waxed strong in faith, while he gave God glory,

New Heart English Bible

Yet, looking to the promise of God, he did not waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,

Noyes New Testament

nor did he waver in respect to the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

Sawyer New Testament

and he did not doubt the promise of God by unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,

The Emphasized Bible

In respect, however, of the promise of God, he was not led to hesitate by unbelief, but received power by his faith, giving glory unto God,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

for he disputed not against the promise of God with unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God;

Twentieth Century New Testament

He was not led by want of faith to doubt God's promise.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

Nor did he in unbelief stagger at God's promise, but became mighty in faith, giving glory to God,

Williams New Testament

and yet he never staggered in doubt at the promise of God but grew powerful in faith, because he gave the glory to God

World English Bible

Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn't waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,

Worrell New Testament

but, in view of the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but was made strong in faith, giving glory to God,

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

and at the promise of God did not stagger in unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
διακρίνω 
Diakrino 
Usage: 16

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

at
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

the promise
ἐπαγγελία 
Epaggelia 
Usage: 51

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

ἀπιστία 
Apistia 
Usage: 11

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

ἐνδυναμόω 
Endunamoo 
Usage: 8

in faith
πίστις 
Pistis 
Usage: 221

δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

δόξα 
Doxa 
Usage: 141

Devotionals

Devotionals about Romans 4:20

Devotionals containing Romans 4:20

References

Hastings

Images Romans 4:20

Prayers for Romans 4:20

Context Readings

The Promise To Abraham Secured Through Faith

19 Without being weak in faith, he considered his own body as dead (because he was about one hundred years old) and the deadness of Sarah's womb. 20 He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that what God promised he was also able to do.

Cross References

Numbers 11:13-23

From where shall I get meat to give to this entire people, for they cry to me, 'Give us meat, that we may eat!'

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Kings 7:2

An officer who was the king's right-hand man responded to the prophet, "Look, even if the Lord made it rain by opening holes in the sky, could this happen so soon?" Elisha said, "Look, you will see it happen with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of the food!"

2 Kings 7:19

But the officer replied to the prophet, "Look, even if the Lord made it rain by opening holes in the sky, could this happen so soon?" Elisha said, "Look, you will see it happen with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of the food!"

2 Chronicles 20:15-20

He said: "Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says to you: 'Don't be afraid and don't panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God's.

Isaiah 7:9

Ephraim's leader is Samaria, and Samaria's leader is the son of Remaliah. If your faith does not remain firm, then you will not remain secure."

Isaiah 35:4

Tell those who panic, "Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge! With divine retribution he comes to deliver you."

Jeremiah 32:16-27

"After I had given the copies of the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord,

Daniel 10:19

He said to me, "Don't be afraid, you who are valued. Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!" When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, "Sir, you may speak now, for you have given me strength."

Daniel 11:32

Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly.

Haggai 2:4

Even so, take heart, Zerubbabel,' says the Lord. 'Take heart, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you citizens of the land,' says the Lord, 'and begin to work. For I am with you,' says the Lord who rules over all.

Zechariah 8:9

"The Lord who rules over all also says, 'Gather strength, you who are listening to these words today from the mouths of the prophets who were there at the founding of the house of the Lord who rules over all, so that the temple might be built.

Zechariah 8:13

And it will come about that just as you (both Judah and Israel) were a curse to the nations, so I will save you and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid! Instead, be strong!'

Matthew 9:8

When the crowd saw this, they were afraid and honored God who had given such authority to men.

Luke 1:18

Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is old as well."

Luke 1:45

And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled."

1 Corinthians 16:13

Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.

2 Timothy 2:1

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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