Romans 10:17

Trusting in God comes from hearing—hearing the message of Christ.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But not everyone has accepted the good news. As Isaiah asks: “Lord, who trusted in the news they heard from us?”

18It's not that they haven't heard. Quite the opposite: “The voices of those speaking for God have been heard all over the earth—their message went out to the whole world.”

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Cross References

Jeremiah 23:28A prophet who has a dream should say it's just a dream, but anyone I've spoken to should deliver my message faithfully. What is straw in comparison to grain? asks the Lord.

Luke 8:11This is the meaning of the illustration: The seed is God's word.

Luke 11:28But Jesus said, “Even more blessed are those who hear God's word, and follow what it says.”

John 1:37When the two disciples heard what he said they went and followed Jesus.

Romans 10:14But how can people call on someone they don't trust? How can they trust someone they haven't heard about? How can they hear unless they're told?

2 Corinthians 2:17We are not like the majority who trade in the word of God for profit. Quite the opposite: we are sincere in sharing the word of God in Christ, knowing God is watching us.

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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