and father of those of circumcision, to those not only of circumcision, but also to those who march in the steps of faith--of that during the uncircumcision of our father Abraham.

For the promise to Abraham or to his seed, for him to be heir of the world, was not through law, but through a righteousness of faith.

Because of this it is from faith, so that it is according to grace, in order for the promise to be sure to all the seed, not only to the seed from the law, but also to the seed from the faith of Abraham, who is father of us all

nor, because they are Abraham's seed, are they all children, rather, In Isaac a seed will be called for thee.

I say therefore, did God thrust away his people? May it not happen! For I also am an Israelite from the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Are they Hebrews? I too. Are they Israelites? I too. Are they a seed of Abraham? I too.

Just as Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.

Ye know therefore that those from faith, these are sons of Abraham.

And the scripture having foreseen that God makes the Gentiles righteous from faith, proclaimed the good-news in advance to Abraham: In thee all the nations will be blessed.

So then those from faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.

So that the blessing of Abraham might occur for the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through the faith.

Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, And to the seeds, as of many, but as of one, And to thy seed, who is Christ.

For if the inheritance is from law, it is no longer from promise. But God has given it to Abraham through promise.

And if ye are Christ's, then ye are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.

For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one from the servant girl, and one from the freewoman.

For he certainly did not embrace heavenly agents, but he embraced the seed of Abraham.

For God who promised to Abraham, since he had none greater to swear by, swore by himself,

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, having met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, also blessed him.

To whom also Abraham divided a tenth of all. Being actually translated, first, king of righteousness, and then also, king of Salem, which is king of peace,

And notice how great this man was, to whom also the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth out of the best spoils.

Now indeed those of the sons of Levi who receive the priesthood have commandment to collect tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, although having come out of the loins of Abraham.

But the man who did not descend from them has received tithes from Abraham, and has blessed the man having the promises.

And, so to speak, Levi also, the man who receives tithes, has paid tithes through Abraham,

By faith Abraham, when called, obeyed to go out to the place that he was going to take for an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

By faith Abraham, being tested, offered Isaac. And he who received the promises offered his only begotten son,

Was not Abraham our father made righteous from works, having offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness, and he was called a friend of God.

as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children ye became, doing good, and not being afraid of anything fearful.