Romans 10:17

So then faith [is] by a report, and the report through a saying of God,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But they were not all obedient to the good tidings, for Isaiah says, “LORD, who gave credence to our report?”

18but I say, did they not hear? Yes, indeed, “their voice went forth to all the earth, and their sayings to the ends of the habitable world.”

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Cross References

Jeremiah 23:28The prophet with whom [is] a dream, || Let him recount the dream, || And he with whom [is] My word, || Let him truly speak My word. What does the straw [have to do] with the grain?” A declaration of YHWH.

Luke 8:11And this is the allegory: the seed is the word of God,

Luke 11:28And He said, “Indeed, rather, blessed those hearing the word of God, and keeping [it]!”

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

Romans 10:14How then will they call on [Him] in whom they did not believe? And how will they believe [on Him] of whom they did not hear? And how will they hear apart from one preaching?

2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God, but as of sincerity—but as of God; in the presence of God, in Christ we speak.

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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