Romans 10:17
Therefore, faith is from hearing, and hearing is through the Word of Christ.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
In Context
16But not all are obedient to the Gospel. For Isaiah says: “Lord, who has believed our report?”
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:28The prophet who has had a dream, let him describe the dream. And he who receives my word, let him speak my word in truth. For what has the chaff to do with the wheat, says the Lord?
Luke 8:11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 11:28Then he said, “Yes, but moreover: blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”
John 1:37And two disciples were listening to him speaking. And they followed Jesus.
Romans 10:14Then in what way will those who have not believed in him call upon him? Or in what way will those who have not heard of him believe in him? And in what way will they hear of him without preaching?
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like many others, adulterating the Word of God. But instead, we speak with sincerity: from God, before God, and 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 →