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16 Therefore, the promise is based on faith, so that it may be a matter of grace and may be guaranteed for all of Abraham's descendants—not only for those who were given the Law, but also for those who share the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. 17 As it is written, |I have made you the father of many nations.| Abraham acted in faith when he stood in the presence of God, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't yet exist. 18 Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become |the father of many nations,| just as he had been told: |This is how many descendants you will have.| Romans 4:16-18, Intl. Standard Version. Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation.
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