Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
In Context
16But they did not all listen to the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:28The prophet who has a dream, let him report the dream. But the one to whom I have declared something, let him declare my word truthfully. What does straw have to do with grain?—this is Yahweh's declaration—
Luke 8:11Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 11:28But he said, “Rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it.”
John 1:37His two disciples heard him say this and they followed Jesus.
Romans 10:14How then can they call on him in whom they have not believed? How can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? How can they hear without a preacher?
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many people who sell the word of God for profit. Instead, with purity of motives, we speak in Christ, as we are sent from God, in the sight of God.
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 →