Romans 10:17
So faith comes from a message heard, and the message comes from the teaching of Christ.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
In Context
Cross References
Luke 8:11"This is the meaning of the parable. The seed is the word of God.
Luke 11:28"No, rather," he answered, "blessed are those who listen to the word of God, and keep it."
John 1:37The two disciples heard his exclamation, and they followed Jesus.
Romans 10:14How then shall thy call upon Him in whom they do not believe? And how are they to believe in One of whom they have never heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
2 Corinthians 2:17I am; for I am not like most, trafficking in the word of God, but rather from a sincere heart, like a man of God, I speak in Christ, in the very presence 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 →