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href="/bsb/romans/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and having been fully assured that what He had promised, He is also able to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and being fully assured that what <i>God</i> had promised, He was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because he was fully convinced that what God had promised, he was also able to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because he was fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham was certain that God could do what he had promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and being fully assured that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and was absolutely confident that God would do what he promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was absolutely sure that God would be able to do what he had promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />being absolutely convinced that God would do what he had promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He was fully convinced that what God promised he was also able to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and being absolutely certain that whatever promise He is bound by He is able also to make good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and having been fully persuaded that what He has promised He is also able to do:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and having been fully assured that what He had promised, He is also able to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having been fully persuaded that what He hath promised He is able also to do:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And made perfectly certain that, what was promised, he is able to do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Most fully knowing, that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />knowing most fully that whatever God has promised, he is also able to accomplish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and was fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He felt assured that what God had promised him, God was able to fulfill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he affirmed that whatever God promised him, He was able to perform.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and being fully assured, that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and enjoyed the fullest assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />by the full persuasion he had, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and being absolutely certain that whatever promise He is bound by He is able also to make good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able also to perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and being fully persuaded, that what was promised He was able to perform:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/4-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1045" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Abraham Receives the Promise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4135.htm" title="4135: plērophorētheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From pleres and phoreo; to carry out fully, i.e. Completely assure, entirely accomplish.">being fully persuaded that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">God was</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynatos (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">able</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to do</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/1861.htm" title="1861: epēngeltai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself.">He had promised.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">22</span>This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></span><br />Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Hebrews 11:19</a></span><br />Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a></span><br />For no word from God will ever fail.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a></span><br />Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:24</a></span><br />The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Genesis 17:16-17</a></span><br />And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10-11</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.</p><p class="hdg">fully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38</a></b></br> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></b></br> For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a></b></br> These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of <i>them</i>, and embraced <i>them</i>, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.</p><p class="hdg">he was able.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a></b></br> Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></b></br> Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></b></br> But our God <i>is</i> in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Able</a> <a href="/exodus/22-17.htm">Absolutely</a> <a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/romans/4-14.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Absolutely</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/romans/7-2.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/romans/7-10.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-10.htm">before he was circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">By faith only he and his seed received the promise.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Abraham is the father of all who believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>being fully persuaded</b><br>This phrase highlights the depth of Abraham's faith. In the biblical context, faith is not merely intellectual assent but a deep-seated conviction. Abraham's faith is a model for believers, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a>, which defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for. This persuasion is rooted in trust and confidence in God's character and promises.<p><b>that God was able</b><br>The focus here is on God's omnipotence. Throughout Scripture, God's ability to fulfill His promises is emphasized, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a>, which declares that nothing is too hard for God. This reflects the belief in God's sovereignty and power over all creation, reinforcing the idea that He is capable of accomplishing His will.<p><b>to do what He had promised</b><br>This refers to the specific promise made to Abraham regarding his descendants and the land (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3, 15</a>:5). The fulfillment of God's promises is a central theme in the Bible, demonstrating His faithfulness. This also connects to the New Testament, where God's promises are fulfilled in Christ (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>). Abraham's faith in God's promise is a type of the faith believers are called to have in the promises of salvation through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The central figure in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>, Abraham is presented as the model of faith. He believed God's promise that he would be the father of many nations despite his old age and Sarah's barrenness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The promise-maker, whose faithfulness and omnipotence are emphasized. God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarah.htm">Sarah</a></b><br>Abraham's wife, who was initially barren. Her eventual conception of Isaac is a testament to God's promise and power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/promise_of_descendants.htm">Promise of Descendants</a></b><br>The specific promise God made to Abraham, which seemed impossible from a human perspective but was fulfilled through divine intervention.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, who uses Abraham's account to illustrate the principle of justification by faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Abraham's unwavering belief in God's ability to fulfill His promises serves as a model for Christians. We are called to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omnipotence.htm">God's Omnipotence</a></b><br>The verse underscores God's power to accomplish what He promises. Believers can find assurance in God's omnipotence, knowing that nothing is too difficult for Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justification_by_faith.htm">Justification by Faith</a></b><br><a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21</a> is part of Paul's argument that righteousness comes through faith, not works. This principle is central to Christian doctrine and encourages believers to rely on faith for their justification.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_true_faith.htm">The Nature of True Faith</a></b><br>True faith involves being "fully persuaded" of God's promises. This means having complete confidence in God's character and His word, which should be reflected in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>Just as Abraham faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles, believers today can find encouragement in knowing that God is faithful and able to fulfill His promises, even in difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/isaiah_65_19__why_weeping_in_jerusalem.htm">Isaiah 65:19: How do we reconcile the promise of no more weeping in Jerusalem with its violent and sorrowful history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_injustice.htm">If Psalm 11:7 affirms God's love of righteousness, why does the broader biblical narrative allow for continued injustice and suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_righteousness_apart_from_law.htm">(Romans 3:21-22) How do we reconcile the idea of being made righteous 'apart from the law' with Old Testament passages that emphasize strict adherence to the law?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_being_full_of_compassion.htm">Will you endure suffering for a little while?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/4-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">being fully persuaded that</span><br /><span class="grk">πληροφορηθεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(plērophorētheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4135.htm">Strong's 4135: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleres and phoreo; to carry out fully, i.e. Completely assure, entirely accomplish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[God] was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">able</span><br /><span class="grk">δυνατός</span> <span class="translit">(dynatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to do</span><br /><span class="grk">ποιῆσαι</span> <span class="translit">(poiēsai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He had promised.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπήγγελται</span> <span class="translit">(epēngeltai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1861.htm">Strong's 1861: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/4-21.htm">NT Letters: Romans 4:21 And being fully assured that what he (Rom. 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