Romans 4:16-18 ▼

16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring (seed)—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham (father of many). He is the father {patēr} of us all.

17 As it is written: “I have made you a father {Patera} of many nations .” He is our father in the presence of God {Theou}, in whom he believed (had faith), the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.

18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed (had faith) and so became the father {patera} of many nations {ethnōn}, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring (seed) be .”