Compared N.T.: The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans.
Wycliffe Tyndale (Rog.Cov.Cran.) Geneva Revised Websters KJV
1:1 1 Paul, the servant of Jesus Christ, called an apostle, separated into the gospel of God [parted into the gospel of God] ; 1 Paul the servant of Jesus Christ, called unto the office of [to be] an apostle, put apart to preach the Gospell of God, 1 Paul a servant of JESUS Christ called to be an Apostle, put apart to preach the Gospel of God, 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,
1:2 2 which he had promised before by his prophets in holy scriptures 2 which he promised afore by his prophets, in the holy scriptures 2 (Which he had promised afore by his Prophets in the holy Scriptures) 2 (Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
1:3 3 of his Son, which is made to him of the seed of David by the flesh, [of his Son, the which is made of the seed of David after the flesh,] 3 that make mention of his son, the which was begotten (unto him) of the seed of David, as pertaining to the flesh: 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord (which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh, 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh;
1:4 4 and he was before-ordained the Son of God in virtue, by the Spirit of hallowing of the again-rising of dead men, of Jesus Christ our Lord [+which is predestined, or before-ordained by grace, the Son of God in virtue, after the Spirit of hallowing of the again-rising of dead men, of Jesus Christ our Lord,] 4 and declared to be the son of God with power of the holy ghost, that sanctifieth, since the time that Jesus Christ our Lord rose again from death, 4 And declared mightily to be the Son of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification by the resurrection from the dead) 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: [declared: Gr. determined]
1:5 5 by whom we have received grace and the office of apostle [by whom we have received grace and apostlehood, or state of apostle] , to obey to the faith in all folks for his name, 5 by whom we have received grace and apostleship, that all gentiles should obey to the faith which is in his name, [to bring all manner heathen people unto obedience of the faith, that is in his name:] 5 By whom we have received grace and Apostleship (that obedience might be given unto the faith) for [in] his Name among all the Gentiles, 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: [for obedience...: or, to the obedience of faith]
1:6 6 among which ye be also called of Jesus Christ, 6 of the which number are ye [of the which heathen are ye a part] also, which are Jesus Christ's [Iesus christes] by vocation. 6 Among whom ye be also the called of Jesus Christ: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
1:7 7 to all that be at Rome, darlings of God, and called holy, grace to you [to all that be at Rome, the loved of God, called holy, grace be to you] , and peace of God our Father, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 7 To all you of Rome beloved of God, and saints by calling. Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 7 To all you that be at Rome beloved of God, called to be Saints: Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 7 To all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1:8 8 First I do thankings to my God, by Jesus Christ, for all you, for your faith is showed in all the world. 8 First verily I thank my God thorow Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published {spoken of} throughout all the world. 8 First I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published throughout the whole world. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
1:9 9 For God is a witness to me, to whom I serve in my spirit, in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mind of you ever in my prayers [whom I serve in my spirit, in the gospel of his Son, for without ceasing I make mind of you evermore in my prayers] , 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit, in the Gospell of his son that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, 9 For God is my witness (whom I serve in my spirit in the Gospel of his Son) that without ceasing I make mention of you 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; [with: or, in]
1:10 10 and beseech [praying] , if in any manner sometime I have a speedy way in the will of God to come to you. 10 beseeching that at one time or another, a prosperous journey (by the will of God) might fortune me to come unto you. 10 Always in my prayers, beseeching that by some means, one time or other I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to come unto you. 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come to you.
1:11 11 For I desire to see you, to part somewhat to you of spiritual grace [that I give to you something of spiritual grace] , that ye be confirmed, 11 For I long to see you, that I might bestow among you some spiritual gift, to strengthen you withal 11 For I long to see you, that I might bestow among you some spiritual gift, that you might be strengthened: [to strengthen you] 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that ye may be established;
1:12 12 that is, to be comforted together in you, by [that] faith that is both yours and mine together. 12 (that is) that I might have consolation together {be conforted} with you, through the common faith, which both ye and I have. 12 That is, that I might be comforted together with you, through our mutual faith, both yours and mine. 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. [with: or, in]
1:13 13 And, brethren, I will not, that ye not know [that ye unknow] , that oft I purposed to come to you, and I am letted [and I am forbidden] till this time, that I have some fruit in you, as [and] in other folks. 13 I would that ye should know, brethren, how that I have oftentimes purposed to come unto you (but have been let hitherto) to have some fruit among you, as I have among other of the gentiles. 13 Now my brethren, I would that ye should not be ignorant, how that I have oftentimes purposed to come unto you (but have been let hitherto) that I might have some fruit also among you, as I have among the other Gentiles. 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come to you, (but was hindered until now,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. [among: or, in]
1:14 14 To Greeks and to barbarians, to wise men and to unwise men, I am debtor, 14 For I am debtor both to the greeks, and to them which are no greeks, unto the learned and also unto the unlearned. {unwise} 14 I am debtor both to the Grecians, and to the Barbarians, both to the wise men and to the unwise. 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
1:15 15 so that that is in me is ready to preach the gospel also to you that be at Rome. 15 Likewise, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the Gospell to you of Rome also. 15 Therefore, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you also that are at Rome. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
1:16 16 For I shame not the gospel, for it is the virtue of God into health to each man that believeth, to the Jew first, and to the Greek. 16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospell of Christ, because it is the power of God unto salvation to {which saveth} all that believe, namely to the jew, and also to the gentile. 16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and also to the Grecian. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
1:17 17 For the rightwiseness of God is showed in it, of faith into faith, as it is written, For a just man liveth of faith. 17 For by it the righteousness which cometh of {that is of value before} God is opened, from faith to faith. As it is written: The just shall live by faith. {The just shall live by his faith} 17 For by it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 17 For in this is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
1:18 18 For the wrath of God is showed from heaven on all unpiety and wickedness of those men, that withhold the truth of God in unrightwiseness. [Forsooth the wrath of God is showed from heaven upon all unpiety and unrightwiseness of those men, that withhold, or hold aback, the truth of God in unrightwiseness.] 18 For the wrath of God of heaven appeareth [wrath of God appeareth from heaven] against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men which withhold the truth {truth of God} in unrighteousness, 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, which withhold the truth in unrighteousness. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
1:19 19 For that thing of God that is known, is showed to them [For that that is known of God is shown, or made open, to them] , for God hath showed to them. 19 seeing that that, which [what] may be known of God, [that same] is manifest among them. For God did shew it unto them. 19 Forasmuch as that, which may be known of God, is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 19 Because that which may be known of God is evident in them; for God hath shown it to them. [in them: or, to them]
1:20 20 For the invisible things of him, that be understood, be beheld of the creature of the world, by those things that be made, yea, and the everlasting virtue of him and the Godhead, so that they may not be excused. [For the invisible things of him, of the creature of the world, by those things that be made, understood be beholden, and the everlasting virtue of him, and the Godhead, so that they be unexcusable.] 20 For [So that] his invisible things (that is to say, his eternal power and godhead) are understood and seen, by the works from the creation of the world. So that they are without excuse, 20 For the invisible things of him, that is, his eternal power and Godhead, are seen by the creation of the world, being considered in his works, to the intent that they should be without excuse: 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: [so...: or, that they may be]
1:21 21 For when they had known God, they glorified him not as God, neither did thankings; but they vanished in their thoughts, and the unwise heart of them was darked [was darked, or made dark] . 21 inasmuch as when they knew God, they glorified {praised} him not as God, neither were thankful, but waxed full of vanities in their imaginations. And their foolish hearts were blinded. 21 Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their thoughts, [imaginations] and their foolish heart was full of darkness. 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
1:22 22 For they saying that themselves were wise [Soothly they saying themselves to be wise men] , they were made fools. 22 When they counted themselves wise, they became fools 22 When they professed themselves to be wise, they became fools. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
1:23 23 And they changed the glory of uncorruptible God into the likeness of an image of a deadly man [into the likeness of an image of corruptible man] , and of birds, and of four-footed beasts, and of serpents. 23 and turned the glory of the immortal God, unto the similitude of the image of mortal man, and of birds, and four footed beasts and [of] serpents. 23 For they turned the glory of the incorruptible God to the similitude of the image of a corruptible man, and of birds, and four footed beasts, and of creeping things. 23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man, and birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
1:24 24 For which thing God betook them into the desires of their heart, into uncleanness, that they punish with wrongs their bodies in themselves. 24 For this cause [Wherefore] God [like wise] gave them up unto their hearts' lusts, unto uncleanness to defile their own bodies between themselves: 24 Wherefore also God gave them up to their hearts' lusts, unto uncleanness, to defile their own bodies between themselves: 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
1:25 25 The which [men] changed the truth of God into lying, and praised and served a creature rather than the creator, that is blessed into worlds of worlds [that is blessed into worlds, or without end] . Amen. 25 which turned his truth unto a lie, and worshipped and served the creatures more than the maker, which is blessed forever Amen. 25 Which turned the truth of God unto a lie, and worshipped and served the creature, forsaking the Creator, which is blessed forever, Amen. 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
1:26 26 Therefore God betook them into passions of shame [Therefore God betook them into passions of evil fame, or shame] . For the women of them changed the natural use into that use that is against kind. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto shameful lusts. For even their women did change the natural use unto the unnatural. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature. 26 For this cause God gave them up to vile affections: for even their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature:
1:27 27 Also the men [the males, or men,] forsook the natural use of woman, and burned in their desires together, and men into men wrought filthhood, and received into themselves the meed that behooved of their error [males into males working filthhood, and receiving in themselves the meed, or hire, that behooved of their error] . 27 And likewise also the men left the natural use of the woman, and brent in [their] lust [lusts] one on another among themselves. And man with man wrought filthiness, and received in themselves the reward of their error as it was according. 27 And likewise also the men left the natural use of the woman, and burned in their lust one toward another, and man with man wrought filthiness, and received in themselves such recompense of their error, as was meet. 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was due.
1:28 28 And as they proved that they had not God in knowing [And as they proved not to have God in knowing] , God betook them into a reprovable wit, that they do those things that be not suitable; 28 And as it seemed not good unto them to be aknown of {they regarded not to know} God, even so God delivered them up unto a lewd mind, that they should do those things which were not comely, 28 For as they regarded not to acknowledge [know] God, even so God delivered them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient, 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not proper; [to retain: or, to acknowledge] [a reprobate...: or, a mind void of judgment or, an unapproving mind]
1:29 29 that they be full-filled with all wickedness [full-filled with all wickedness] , malice, fornication, covetousness, waywardness, full of envy, manslayings [manslaying] , strife, guile, evil will, 29 being full of all unrighteous doing, of fornication, {whoredom} wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, {strife} deceit, evil conditioned whisperers, 29 Being full of all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, of murder, of debate, of deceit, taking all things in the evil part, whisperers, 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
1:30 30 privy backbiters, detractors, hateful to God, debaters, proud, and high over measure [hateful to God, wrongful despisers, proud, high over measure] , finders of evil things, not obedient to father and mother, 30 backbiters, haters {despisers} of God, doers of wrong, proud, boasters, [bosters] bringers up of evil things, disobedient to fathers and mothers, {their elders} 30 Backbiters, haters of God, doers of wrong, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, insolent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
1:31 31 unwise, unmannerly, without love [without affection, or love] , without bond of peace, without mercy. 31 without understanding, covenant breakers, unloving, stubborn [truce breakers] and merciless. {unmercifull} 31 (30) without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, such as can never be appeased, merciless. 30 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: [without natural...: or unsociable]
1:32 32 The which when they had known the rightwiseness of God, understood not, that they that do such things be worthy the death, not only they that do those things [not only they that do such things] , but also they that consent to the doers. 32 Which men, though they knew the righteousness of God, (considered not) how that they which such things commit are worthy of death, yet not only (they that) do the same, but also (they which) had [have] pleasure in them that did [do] them. 32 (31) Which men, though they knew the Law of God, how that they which commit such things are worthy of death, yet not only do the same, but also favor them that do them. 31 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they who commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. [have...: or, consent with]
2:1 1 Therefore thou art unexcusable, each man that deemest, for in what thing thou deemest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou doest the same things which thou deemest. 1 Therefore art thou inexcusable O man whosoever thou be that judgest. For in the same wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself. For thou that judgest doest even the same self things. 1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that condemnest: [judgest] for in that thou condemnest [in that that thou judgest] another, thou condemnest thyself: for thou that condemnest, [judgest,] doest the same things. 1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whoever thou art that judgest: for in that thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
2:2 2 And we know, that the doom of God is after truth against them, that do such things. 2 But we are sure that the judgement of God is according to truth, against them which commit such things. 2 But we know that the judgement of God is according to truth, against them which commit such things. 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them who commit such things.
2:3 3 But guessest thou, man, that deemest them that do such things, and thou doest those things [and thou doest them] , that thou shalt escape the doom of God? 3 Thinkest thou [this] O thou man that judgest them which do such things and yet doest even the very same, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? 3 And thinkest thou this, O thou man, that condemnest [judgest] them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them who do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
2:4 4 Whether thou despisest the riches of his goodness, and the patience, and the long abiding? Knowest thou not, that the benignity of God leadeth thee to repenting? [Whether despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and patience, and long abiding? Unknowest thou, that the benignity, or good will, of God leadeth thee to penance?] 4 Other [Either] despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience, and long sufferance? and rememberest not how that the kindness of God leadeth thee to repentance? 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his bountifulness, and patience, and long sufferance, not knowing that the bountifulness of God leadeth thee to repentance? 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
2:5 5 But after thine hardness and unrepentant heart, thou treasurest to thee wrath in the day of wrath [Forsooth after thy hardness and unrepentant heart, thou treasurest to thee wrath into the day of wrath] and of showing of the rightful doom of God, 5 But thou after thine hard heart that cannot repent, heapest thee together the treasure of wrath against the day of vengeance, {wrath} when shall be opened the righteous judgement of God, 5 But thou, after thine hardness, and heart that can not repent, heapest up as a treasure unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath, and of the declaration of the just judgement of God, 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up to thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
2:6 6 that shall yield to each man after his works; 6 which will reward every man according to his deeds, 6 Who will reward every man according to his works: 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
2:7 7 soothly to them that be by patience of good work, glory, and honour, and uncorruption, to them that seek everlasting life; 7 that is to say praise, honour, and immortality, {uncorruption} to them which continue {with patience} in good doing, and seek eternal life: 7 That is, to them which through patience [by continuance] in well doing, seek glory, and honor, and immortality, everlasting [eternal] life: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
2:8 8 but to them that be of strife, and that assent not to truth, but believe to wickedness, wrath and indignation, 8 But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, yet [and] follow iniquity, {are contentious and not obedient unto the truth, but obey unrighteousness} shall come indignation, and wrath, 8 But unto them that are contentious, and disobey the truth, and obey unrighteousness, shall be indignation and wrath. 8 But to them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
2:9 9 tribulation and anguish, into each soul of man that worketh evil, to the Jew first, and to the Greek [of Jew first and of the Greek] ; 9 tribulation {trouble} and anguish upon the soul of every man that doth evil. Of the jew first: And also of the gentile. 9 Tribulation and anguish shall be upon the soul of every man that doeth evil: of the Jew first, and also of the Grecian. 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; [Gentile: Gr. Greek]
2:10 10 but glory, and honour, and peace, to each man that worketh good thing, to the Jew first, and to the Greek. 10 To every man that doth good shall come praise, honour and peace, to the jew first, and also to the gentile. 10 But to every man that doeth good, shall be glory, and honor, and peace: to the Jew first, and also to the Grecian. 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: [Gentile: Gr. Greek]
2:11 11 For acception of persons [that is, to put one before another without desert,] is not with God. 11 For there is no partiality with God: {there is no respect of persons before God} 11 For there is no respect of persons with God. 11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
2:12 12 For whoever have sinned without the law, shall perish without the law; and whoever have sinned in the law, they shall be deemed by the law. [For whoever sin without law, shall perish without law; and whoever in the law sin, shall be deemed by the law.] 12 But whosoever hath sinned without law, shall perish without law. And as many as have sinned under the law, shall be judged by the law. 12 For as many as have sinned without the Law, shall perish also without the Law: and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be judged by the Law, 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;
2:13 13 For the hearers of the law be not just with God, but the doers of the law shall be made just. 13 For before God they are not righteous which hear the law: but they which do [doers of] the law shall be justified. 13 (For the hearers of the Law are not righteous before God: but the doers of the Law shall be justified. 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
2:14 14 For when heathen men that have not law, do naturally [do by kind] those things that be of the law, they not having such manner [of] law, be law to themselves, 14 For if the gentiles which have no law, do of nature the things contained in the law: then they having no law, are a law unto themselves, 14 For when the Gentiles which have not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, they having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves, 14 For when the Gentiles, who have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law to themselves:
2:15 15 that show the work of the law written in their hearts. For the conscience of them yieldeth to them a witnessing betwixt themselves of thoughts that be accusing or defending, [that show the work of law written in their hearts; the conscience of them yielding to them a witnessing and between themselves of thoughts accusing or also defending,] 15 which shew the deed {work} of the law written in their hearts: While their conscience beareth witness unto them, and also their thoughts, accusing one another, or excusing 15 Which shew the effect of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts accusing one another, or excusing.) 15 Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) [their conscience...: or, the conscience witnessing with them] [the mean...: or, between themselves]
2:16 16 in the day when God shall deem the privy things of men after my gospel, by Jesus Christ. 16 at the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, by Jesus Christ according to my Gospell. 16 At the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my Gospel. 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
2:17 17 But if thou art named a Jew [Forsooth if thou art named a Jew] , and restest in the law, and hast glory in God, 17 Behold, thou art called a jew, and trustest in the law and rejoicest in {makest thy boast of} God, 17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the Law, and gloriest in God, 17 But if, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,
2:18 18 and hast known his will, and thou learned by the law approvest [provest] the more profitable things, 18 and knowest his will, and hast experience of good and bad, in that thou art informed by the law: 18 And knowest his will, and triest [allowest] the things that dissent from it, [that are excellent,] in that thou art instructed by the Law: 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; [approvest...: or, triest the things that differ]
2:19 19 and trustest thyself to be a leader of blind men, the light of them that be in darknesses, 19 And believest that thou thyself art a guide unto the blind, {thou provest what is best to do, and presumest to be a leader of the blind} a light to them which are in darkness, 19 And persuadest thyself that thou art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, 19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them who are in darkness,
2:20 20 a teacher of unwise men, a master of young children, that hast the form of knowing [having the form of science, or knowing,] and of truth in the law; 20 an informer of them which lack discretion, {the unwise} a teacher of the unlearned, {simple} which hast the ensample of that which ought to be known, {ensample of knowledge} and of the truth in the law. 20 An instructor of them which lack discretion, a teacher of the unlearned, which hast the form of knowledge, and of the truth in the Law. 20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, who hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
2:21 21 what then teachest thou another, and teachest not thyself? Thou that preachest that me shall not steal, stealest? [therefore thou that teachest another, teachest not thyself? Thou that preachest to not steal, stealest?] 21 Now teachest thou another: but teachest not thyself. [But thou which teachest another, teachest not thyself.] Thou preachest, a man should not steal: and yet thou stealest. 21 Thou therefore, which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? Thou that preachest, A man should not steal, doest thou steal? 21 Thou therefore who teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
2:22 22 Thou that teachest that me shall not do lechery, doest lechery? Thou that loathest maumets, doest sacrilege? [+Thou that sayest to not do lechery, doest lechery? Thou that loathest idols, or maumets, doest sacrilege?] 22 Thou sayest, a man should not commit advoutry and thou breakest wedlock. 22 Thou that sayest, [saith,] A man should not commit adultery, doest thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols, committest thou sacrilege? 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
2:23 23 Thou that hast glory in the law, unhonourest God by breaking of the law? [Thou that gloriest in the law, by breaking of the law unworshippest, or despisest, God?] 23 Thou abhorrest images, and robbest God of his honour. Thou rejoicest in {makest thy boast of} the law, and thorow breaking the law dishonourest God. 23 Thou that gloriest in the Law, through breaking the Law, dishonorest thou God? 23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
2:24 24 For the name of God is blasphemed by you among heathen men, as [it] is written. [For the name of God by you is blasphemed among heathen men, as it is written.] 24 For the name of God is evil spoken of among the gentiles thorow you as it is written. 24 For the Name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
2:25 25 For circumcision profiteth, if thou keep the law; but if thou be a trespasser against the law [forsooth if thou be a trespasser of the law] , thy circumcision is made prepuce. 25 Circumcision verily availeth if thou keep the law: But if thou break the law thy circumcision is made {become} uncircumcision. 25 For circumcision verily is profitable, if thou do the Law: but if thou be a transgressor of the Law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. 25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keepest the law: but if thou art a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
2:26 26 Therefore if prepuce keep the rightwiseness of the law, whether his prepuce shall not be areckoned [shall not be reckoned] into circumcision? 26 Therefore if the uncircumcised keep the right things contained in the law: shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the Law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keepeth the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?
2:27 27 And the prepuce of kind that fulfilleth the law, shall deem thee, that by letter and circumcision art a trespasser against the law. [And the prepuce, which is of the kind, fulfilling the law, shall deem thee, that by letter and circumcision art trespasser of the law.] 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature (if it keep the law) {and fulfilleth the law} judge thee, which being under the letter and circumcision, dost transgress the law? 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature (if it keep the Law) condemn [judge] thee which by the letter and circumcision art a transgressor of the Law? 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it keepeth the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?
2:28 28 For he that is in open is not a Jew, neither it is circumcision that is openly in the flesh [neither the circumcision that is in the flesh in open] ; 28 For he is not a jew, which is a jew outward. Neither is that thing circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outward: neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 28 For he is not a Jew, who is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
2:29 29 but he that is a Jew in hid, and the circumcision of heart, in spirit, not by the letter [not in letter] , whose praising is not of men, but of God. 29 But he is a Jew which is hid within, and the circumcision of the heart is the true circumcision, which is in the spirit, and not in the letter: whose praise is not of men but of God. 29 But he is a Jew which is one within, and the circumcision is of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. 29 But he is a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.
3:1 1 What then is more to a Jew, or what profit of circumcision? 1 What preferment {furtherance} than hath the jew? other what advantageth circumcision? 1 What is then the preferment of the Jew? Or what is the profit of circumcision? 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
3:2 2 Much by all wise [Much by all manner] ; first, for the speakings of God were betaken to them. 2 Surely very much. First unto them was committed the word of God. {what God spake} 2 Much every manner of way: for chiefly, because unto them were of credit committed the oracles of God. 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that to them were committed the oracles of God.
3:3 3 And what if some of them believed not? Whether the unbelief of them hath voided the faith of God? 3 What then though some of them did not believe? shall their unbelief make the promise of God without effect? 3 For what, though some did not believe? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect?
3:4 4 God forbid [Far be it] . For God is soothfast [Forsooth God is true, or soothfast] , but each man a liar; as it is written, That thou be justified in thy words, and overcome, when thou art deemed. 4 God forbid. Let God be true, and all men liars, as it is written: That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings and shouldest overcome when thou art judged. 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, and every man a liar, as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, and overcome, when thou art judged. 4 By no means: verily, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mayest be justified in thy sayings, and mayest overcome when thou art judged.
3:5 5 But if our wickedness [Forsooth if our wickedness, or unequity,] commend the rightwiseness of God, what shall we say? Whether God is wicked, that bringeth in wrath? After man I say. 5 If our unrighteousness make the righteousness of God more excellent: what shall we say? Is God unrighteous which taketh vengeance? {Is God then unrighteous, that he is angry therefore?} (I speak after the manner of men.) 5 Now if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous which punisheth? (I speak as a man.) 5 But if our unrighteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
3:6 6 God forbid [Far be it] . Else how shall God deem this world? 6 God forbid. For how then shall God judge the world? 6 God forbid: else how shall God judge the world? 6 By no means: for then how shall God judge the world?
3:7 7 For if the truth of God hath abounded in my lying, into the glory of him, what [and] yet am I deemed as a sinner? 7 if the verity {trueth} of God appear more excellent thorow my lie, [lye] unto his praise, why am I hence forth judged as a sinner? 7 For if the verity of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory, why am I yet condemned as a sinner? 7 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie to his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?
3:8 8 And not as we be blasphemed, and as some say that we say, Do we evil things, that good things come. Whose damnation is just. 8 and say not rather (as men evil speak of us, and as some affirm {report} that we say) let us do evil, that good may come thereof. Whose damnation is just. {inst} 8 And (as we are blamed, and as some affirm, that we say) why do we not evil, that good may come thereof? Whose damnation is just. 8 And not rather, (as we are slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose condemnation is just.
3:9 9 What then? Surpass we them? Nay; for we have showed by skill, that all both Jews and Greeks be under sin, [+What therefore? Pass we them? Nay; for we have showed by skill, the Jews and Greeks all to be under sin,] 9 What say we then? Are we better than they? no, in no wise. For we have all ready proved how that both jews and gentiles are all under sin, 9 What then? Are we more excellent? No, in no wise: for we have already proved, that all, both Jews and Gentiles are under sin, 9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no way: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; [proved: Gr. charged]
3:10 10 as it is written, For there is no man just [For there is not any man just] ; 10 as it is written: There is none righteous, no not one: 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no not one. 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
3:11 11 there is no man understanding [there is not a man understanding] , neither seeking God. 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God, 11 There is none that understandeth: there is none that seeketh God. 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh God.
3:12 12 All bowed away, together they be made unprofitable; there is none that doeth good thing, there is none till to one [there is not till to one] . 12 they are all gone out of the way, they are all made unprofitable, there is none that doeth good, no not one. 12 They have all gone out of the way: they have been made altogether unprofitable: there is none that doeth good, no not one. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
3:13 13 The throat of them is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they did guilefully; the venom of snakes is under their lips [+with their tongues they did guilefully, or treacherously; the venom of snakes, that is asps, is under their lips] . 13 Their throat is an open sepulchre, with their tongues they have deceived: the poison of Aspes is under their lips; 13 Their throat is an open sepulchre: they have used their tongues to deceit: the poison of asps is under their lips. 13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
3:14 14 The mouth of whom is full of cursing and bitterness; 14 whose mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
3:15 15 the feet of them be swift to shed blood. 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood. 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood. 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
3:16 16 Sorrow and cursedness be in the ways of them, [+Contrition, or defouling together, and infelicity/unhappiness, be in the ways of them,] 16 Destruction and wretchedness are in their ways: 16 Destruction and calamity are in their ways: 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways:
3:17 17 and they knew not the way of peace; 17 And the way of peace have they not known. 17 And the way of peace they have not known. 17 And the way of peace have they not known:
3:18 18 the dread of God is not before their eyes. 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes. 18 The fear of God is not before their eyes. 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
3:19 19 And we know [Forsooth we know] , that whatever things the law speaketh, it speaketh to them that be in the law, that each mouth be stopped, and each world be made subject to God. 19 Yea and we know that whatsoever the law saith, he saith it to them which are under the law: That all mouths may be stopped, and all the world be subdued {may be debter unto} to God, 19 Now we know that whatsoever the Law saith, it saith it to them which are under the Law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world be subject to the judgement of [be cupable before] God. 19 Now we know that whatever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. [guilty...: or, subject to the judgment of God]
3:20 20 For of the works of the law each flesh shall not be justified before him; for by the law there is knowing of sin [for by the law is knowing of sin] . 20 because that by the deeds of the law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. For by the law cometh the knowledge of sin. 20 Therefore by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the Law cometh the knowledge of sin. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
3:21 21 But now without the law the rightwiseness of God is showed, that is witnessed of the law and the prophets. 21 Now verily is the righteousness that cometh of God declared with out the fulfilling of {without adding to} the law having witness yet of the law, and of the prophets. 21 But now is the righteousness of God made manifest without the Law, having witness of the Law, and of the Prophets; 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
3:22 22 And the rightwiseness of God is by the faith of Jesus Christ into all men and on all men that believe in him; for there is no parting. [Soothly the rightwiseness of God is by the faith of Jesus Christ into all and on all that believe into him; forsooth there is no distinction, or parting.] 22 The righteousness no doubt which is good before God cometh by the faith of Jesus Christ unto all, and upon all them that believe. (of him) 22 To wit, the righteousness of God by the faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all that believe. 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
3:23 23 For all men sinned, and have need to the glory of God; 23 For there is no difference, [for] all have sinned, and lack {wait} the praise that is of valour before God: 23 For there is no difference: for all have sinned, and are deprived of the glory of God, 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
3:24 24 and be justified freely by his grace, by the again-buying that is in Christ Jesus [by the redemption, or the again-buying, that is in Jesus Christ] . 24 but are justified freely {without deserving} by his grace, through the redemption that is in {is done by} Christ Jesu, 24 And are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ:
3:25 25 Whom God ordained forgiver [Whom God purposed an helper] , by faith in his blood, to the showing of his rightwiseness, for [the] remission of before-going sins, in the bearing up of God, 25 whom God hath made a seat of mercy thorow faith in his blood, to shew the righteousness which before him is of valour, {availeth before him} in that he forgiveth the sins that are passed, 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a reconciliation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness, by the forgiveness of the sins that are passed, [past] 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; [set forth: or, foreordained] [remission: or, passing over]
3:26 26 to the showing of his rightwiseness in this time, that he be just, and justifying him that is of the faith of Jesus Christ. 26 which God did suffer to shew at this time: the righteousness that is allowed of him, {availeth before him} that he might be counted just, and a justifier of him which believeth on Jesus. {that he onely might be righteous, and the righteous maker of him which is of the faith on Iesus} 26 Through the patience of God, to shew at this time his righteousness, that he might be just, and a justifier of him which is of the faith of Jesus. 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he may be just, and the justifier of him who believeth in Jesus.
3:27 27 Where then is thy glorying? It is excluded. By what law? Of deeds doing? Nay, but by the law of faith. 27 Where is then thy rejoicing? It is excluded. By what law? by the law of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 27 Where is then the rejoicing? It is excluded. By what Law? Of works? Nay: but by the Law of faith. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
3:28 28 For we deem a man to be justified by faith, without works of the law. 28 We suppose therefore [we hold] that a man is justified by faith without the deeds {works} of the law. 28 Therefore we conclude, that a man is justified by faith, without the works of the Law. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
3:29 29 Whether of the Jews is God only? Whether he is not also of heathen men? Yes, and of heathen men. 29 Is he the God of the jews only? Is he not also the God of the gentiles? He is no doubt, God also of the gentiles. [Yes, even of the Gentiles also.] 29 God, is he the God of the Jews only, and not of the Gentiles also? Yes, even of the Gentiles also. 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
3:30 30 For there is one God, that justifieth circumcision by faith, and prepuce by faith. 30 For it is God only which justifieth circumcision, which is of faith: and uncircumcision thorow faith. 30 For it is one God, who shall justify circumcision of faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 30 Seeing it is one God, who shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
3:31 31 Destroy we therefore the law by faith? God forbid [Far be it] ; but we stablish the law. 31 Do we then destroy the law thorow faith? God forbid. [But] We rather maintain the law. 31 Do we then make the Law of none effect through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the Law. 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? By no means: but, we establish the law.
4:1 1 What then shall we say, that Abraham our father after the flesh found? 1 What shall we say then, that Abraham our father as pertaining to the flesh did find? 1 What shall we say then, that Abraham our father hath found concerning the flesh? 1 What shall we then say that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
4:2 2 For if Abraham is justified of works of the law, he hath glory, but not with God. 2 If Abraham were justified by deeds, {made righteous thorow works} then hath he wherein to rejoice: but not with {not before} God. 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath wherein to rejoice, but not with God. 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath something to glory about; but not before God.
4:3 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed to God, and it was areckoned [reckoned] to him to rightwiseness. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 3 For what saith the Scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
4:4 4 And to him that worketh meed is not areckoned by grace [is not given to, or reckoned, after grace] , but by debt. 4 To him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of favour: but of duty. 4 Now to him that worketh, the wages is not counted by favor, but by debt: 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
4:5 5 Soothly to him that worketh not, but believeth into him that justifieth a wicked man, his faith is areckoned to rightwiseness [+But to him that worketh not, but believing into him that justifieth the wicked man, or unpious, his faith is reckoned to rightwiseness] , after the purpose of God’s grace. 5 To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, is [his] faith counted for righteousness. (according to the purpose of the grace of God) 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
4:6 6 As David saith the blessedness of a man, whom God accepteth, he giveth to him rightwiseness without works of the law, [As and David saith the blessedness of a man, to whom God accepteth, rightwiseness without works,] 6 Even as David describeth the blessedfulness of a [the] man, unto whom good [god] ascribeth righteousness without deeds: {counteth righteousness without adding to of works, where he sayeth:} 6 Even as David declareth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, saying, 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, to whom God imputeth righteousness apart from works,
4:7 7 Blessed be they, whose wickednesses be forgiven, and whose sins be hid [and whose sins be covered, or hid] . 7 Blessed are they, whose unrighteousness is forgiven, [unrighteousnesses are forgiven] and whose sins are covered. 7 Blessed are they, whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
4:8 8 Blessed is that man, to whom God areckoned [reckoned] not sin. 8 Blessed is that man to whom the Lord imputeth not sin. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth not sin. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
4:9 9 Then whether dwelleth this blessedness only in circumcision, or also in prepuce? For we say, that the faith was areckoned [reckoned] to Abraham to rightwiseness. 9 Came this blessedness then upon the circumcised or upon the uncircumcised? We say verily how that faith was reckoned to Abraham, for righteousness. {We must needs grant, that Abraham's faith was counted unto him for righteousness} 9 Came this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? For we say, that faith was imputed unto Abraham for righteousness. 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
4:10 10 How then was it areckoned [reckoned] ? in circumcision, or in prepuce? Not in circumcision, but in prepuce. 10 How was it reckoned? in the time of circumcision? or in the time before he was circumcised? Not in time of circumcision: but when he was yet uncircumcised. 10 How was it then imputed? When he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not when he was circumcised, but when he was uncircumcised. 10 How then was it reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
4:11 11 And he took a sign of circumcision, a token of rightwiseness of the faith [a marking, or tokening, of rightwiseness of faith] which is in prepuce, that he be father of all men believing by prepuce, that it be areckoned [reckoned] also to them to rightwiseness; 11 And he received the sign {token} of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith, which faith he had yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed {counted} to them also; 11 After, he received the sign of circumcision, as the seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had, when he was uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe, not being circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also, 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they are not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed to them also:
4:12 12 and that he be father of circumcision, not only to them that be of circumcision, but also to them that follow the steps of the faith, which faith is in prepuce of our father Abraham. [and that he be father of circumcision, not only to them that be of circumcision, but and to them that follow the steps of the faith of our father Abraham, that is in prepuce.] 12 And that he might be the father of the circumcised: not because they are circumcised only: but because they walk also in the steps of that faith, which [that] was in our father Abraham before the time of circumcision. 12 And the father of circumcision, not unto them only which are of the circumcision, but unto them also that walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham, which he had when he was uncircumcised. 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
4:13 13 For not by the law is [the] promise to Abraham, or to his seed, that he should be [the] heir of the world, but by the rightwiseness of faith. 13 For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not given to Abraham, or to his seed thorow the law: but thorow the righteousness which cometh of faith. 13 For the promise that he should be the heir of the world, was not given to Abraham, or to his seed, through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. 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.
4:14 14 For if they that be of the law, be heirs, faith is destroyed, promise is done away. 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, then is faith but vain, and the promise of none effect. 14 For if they which are of the Law, be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of none effect. 14 For if they who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of no effect:
4:15 15 For the law worketh wrath; for where is no law, there is no trespass, neither is trespassing. [Forsooth the law worketh wrath; soothly where the law is not, neither is prevarication, or trespassing.] 15 Because the law causeth wrath. For where no law is, there is no transgression. 15 For the Law causeth wrath: for where no Law is, there is no transgression. 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
4:16 16 Therefore rightwiseness is of faith, that by grace promise be stable to each seed [that after grace promise be stable, or steadfast, to each seed] , not to that seed only that is of the law, but to that that is of the faith of Abraham, which is father of us all. 16 Therefore by faith is the inheritance given, {Therefore was the promise made thorow faith} that it might come of favour: and that the promise might be sure to all the seed. Not to them only which are of the law: but also to them which are of the faith of Abraham, which is the father of us all. 16 Therefore it is by faith, that it might come by grace, and the promise might be sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the Law: but also to that which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
4:17 17 As it is written, For I have set thee father of many folks, before God to whom thou hast believed. The which God quickeneth dead men [The which quickeneth the dead] , and calleth those things that be not, as those that be. 17 As it is written: I have ordained [made] thee a father to many nations, [even] before God whom thou hast believed, which quickeneth the dead and calleth [called] those things which be not as though they were. 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations) even before God whom he believed, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not, as though they were. 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth those things which are not as though they were. [before him: or, like unto him]
4:18 18 [The] Which Abraham against hope believed into hope, that he should be made father of many folks, as it was said to him [after that it is said to him] , Thus shall thy seed be, as the stars of heaven, and as the gravel [and as gravel, or sand,] that is in the brink of the sea. 18 Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken: So shall thy seed be. (as the stars of heaven, and sand of the sea) 18 Which Abraham above hope, believed under hope, that he should be the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken to him, So shall thy seed be. 18 Who against hope believed with hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
4:19 19 And he was not made unsteadfast in the belief, neither he beheld his body then nigh dead [neither he beheld his body now nigh dead] , when he was almost of an hundred years, nor the womb of Sarah nigh dead. 19 And he fainted not in the faith, nor yet considered his own body, which was now dead, even when he was almost an hundred year old. Neither considered he the barrenness of Sara. [:neither yet that Sara was past childbearing.] 19 And he not weak in the faith, considered not his own body, which was now dead, being almost an hundred years old, neither the deadness of Sarah's womb; 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:
4:20 20 Also in the promise of God he doubted not with untrust; but he was comforted in belief, giving glory to God, 20 He staggered not at the promise of God thorow unbelief: But was made strong in the faith, and gave honour {praise} to God and steadfastly believed, [full certified] 20 Neither did he doubt of the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in the faith, and gave glory to God, 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
4:21 21 witting most fully that whatever things God hath promised, he is mighty also to do. 21 that he which had made the promised was able also to make it good. [that what he had promised, that he was able to make good.] 21 Being fully assured that he