Romans 10:17

so then the faith [is] by a report, and the report through a saying of God,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But they were not all obedient to the good tidings, for Isaiah saith, 'Lord, who did give credence to our report?'

18but I say, Did they not hear? yes, indeed — 'to all the earth their voice went forth, and to the ends of the habitable world their sayings.'

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Cross References

Jeremiah 23:28The prophet with whom [is] a dream, Let him recount the dream, And he with whom [is] My word, Let him truly speak My word. What — to the straw with the corn? An affirmation of Jehovah.

Luke 8:11'And this is the simile: The seed is the word of God,

Luke 11:28And he said, 'Yea, rather, happy those hearing the word of God, and keeping [it]!'

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

Romans 10:14How then shall they call upon [him] in whom they did not believe? and how shall they believe [on him] of whom they did not hear? and how shall they hear apart from one preaching?

2 Corinthians 2:17for we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God, but as of sincerity — but as of God; in the presence of God, in Christ we do 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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