Romans 10:17
So then, faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
In Context
16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:28The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD?
Luke 8:11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 11:28But he said, Yes, rather blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
John 1:37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
Romans 10:14How 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?
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as many, who corrupt the word of God: but as from sincerity, but as from God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
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 →