Romans 10:17

Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But, not all, have become obedient unto the glad tidings;—for, Isaiah, saith—Lord! who believed what we have heard?

18But I say: Have they not heard? Yea indeed,—into all the earth, hath gone forth their sound, and, unto the ends of the inhabited world, their declarations.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 23:28The prophet with whom is a dream, Let him relate it as a dream, And he with whom is my word, Let him speak my word as truth,—What is the chaff to the wheat? Demandeth Yahweh:

Luke 8:11Now the parable, is this—The seed, is, the word of God.

Luke 11:28But, he, said—Yea rather!—Happy they who hear the word of God, and observe it!

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

Romans 10:14How, then, shall men call upon one in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in one of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear, without one to proclaim?

2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not, as the many, driving a petty trade with the word of God; but, as of sincerity, but, as of God, before 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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