Romans 10:17

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But all have not obeyed the gospel: for Esaias saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report?"

18But I say, Have they not heard? Verily their sound is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

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Cross References

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

Luke 11:28but He replied, Yea rather happy are they, that hear the word of God and keep it.

John 1:37And when the two disciples heard what he said, they followed Jesus.

Romans 10:14But how shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like many who adulterate the word of God: but as with sincerity, but as from God, and in the sight of God, we speak concerning 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 →

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