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Romans 4:13 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Romans 4:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 4 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Promise Through Faith
“For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”
Romans 4:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 4:13
For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. Paul expands the scope: the promise (hē epaggelia, ἡ ἐπαγγελία) was not merely Canaan but cosmic—klēronomon autou einai kosmou (κληρονόμον αὐτὸν εἶναι κόσμου, "for him to be heir of the world"). This reaches beyond Genesis to God's ultimate purpose: Abraham's seed inheriting creation itself. Paul sees in the Abrahamic covenant the seeds of new creation, fulfilled in Christ and His people (cf. Matt 5:5, Rev 21:1-7).The means of inheritance is cri...
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Cross-References for Romans 4:13
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“then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.”
“and you will spread abroad to the west”
“and I will multiply your seed greatly like the stars of the heavens”
“it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God”
“and I will give the nations for your inheritance”
“behold”
“and moreover I will give you a son by her. Yes”
“To seeds, as of many”
“and I will curse him who curses you. In you will all of the families of the earth be blessed.,And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.,וַאֲבָרֲכָה מְבָרְכֶיךָ וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ אָאֹר וְנִבְרְכוּ בְךָ כֹּל מִשְׁפְּחֹת הָאֲדָמָה׃ ,And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.”
“nor the ruler's staff from between his feet”