Romans 10:17
So faith then [is] by a report, but the report by God's word.
Darby Translation
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 glad tidings. For Esaias says, Lord, who has believed our report?
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:28The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell the dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith Jehovah.
Luke 8:11But the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 11:28But *he* said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep [it].
John 1:37And the two disciples heard him speaking, and followed Jesus.
Romans 10:14How then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without one who preaches?
2 Corinthians 2:17For we do not, as the many, make a trade of the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, before God, we speak 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 →