Romans 10:17

So, then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

In Context

16But they have not all obeyed the gospel; for Isaiah says: Lord, who has believed our report?

18But I say: Have they not heard? Yes, verily; their voice has gone forth into all the earth: and their words to the ends of the world.

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Cross References

Luke 8:11But the meaning of the parable is this: The seed is the word of God;

Luke 11:28And he said: Yes, rather blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

John 1:37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Romans 10:14How, then, shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

2 Corinthians 2:17For we do not, as the many, adulterate the word of God; but, as from sincerity, but, as from God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Matthew Henry on Romans 10:13-21

Importance of Preaching the Gospel; Perverseness of Israel. ( a. d. 58.) 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How… Read the whole commentary →

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