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href="/bsb/romans/10.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/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So faith <i>is</i> from hearing, and hearing through <i>the</i> word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So then faith <i>cometh</i> by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So then faith <i>comes</i> by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So faith <i>comes</i> from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So faith <i>comes</i> from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So faith <i>comes</i> from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So faith <i>comes</i> from hearing [what is told], and what is heard <i>comes</i> by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No one can have faith without hearing the message about Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So faith comes from hearing the message, and the message that is heard is what Christ spoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So then, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Consequently, faith results from listening, and listening results through the word of the Messiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Consequently faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the preached word of Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So then, faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And this proves that faith comes from a Message heard, and that the Message comes through its having been spoken by Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />So then faith [is] by a report, and the report through a saying of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So faith <i>is</i> from hearing, and hearing through <i>the</i> word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so then the faith is by a report, and the report through a saying of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore faith, from the report, and report by the word of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Faith then cometh by hearing; and hearing by the word of Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, faith is from hearing, and hearing is through the Word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Therefore faith is from the hearing ear, and the hearing ear is from the word of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />So, then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Faith then cometh by report, but the report by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but all do not obey the gospel, for Esaias saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And this proves that faith comes from a Message heard, and that the Message comes through its having been spoken by Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Consequently, faith <i>comes</i> of hearing; and hearing, through the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So that faith <i>cometh</i> by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/10-17.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=2608" 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/10.htm">The Word Brings Salvation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.">Consequently,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistis (N-NFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith comes</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/189.htm" title="189: akoēs (N-GFS) -- Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.">hearing,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/189.htm" title="189: akoē (N-NFS) -- Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.">hearing</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmatos (N-GNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">the word</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”…<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="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Galatians 3:2</a></span><br />I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a></span><br />And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21-22</a></span><br />Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a></span><br />For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a></span><br />And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a></span><br />But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a></span><br />But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a></span><br />But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Deuteronomy 30:14</a></span><br />But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Psalm 119:130</a></span><br />The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.</p><p class="hdg">faith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14</a></b></br> How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a></b></br> 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 Greek.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/16-29.htm">Luke 16:29-31</a></b></br> Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them… </p><p class="hdg">and hearing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Jeremiah 23:28,29</a></b></br> The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What <i>is</i> the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Luke 8:11,21</a></b></br> Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/romans/10-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-5.htm">Consequently</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Message</a> <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Proves</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Report</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/5-8.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Consequently</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/romans/11-8.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Message</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Proves</a> <a href="/romans/15-21.htm">Report</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-1.htm">The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-11.htm">all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-18.htm">and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Israel was not ignorant of these things.</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Consequently,</b><br>This word indicates a conclusion or result based on previous statements. In the context of <a href="/romans/10.htm">Romans 10</a>, Paul is discussing the righteousness that comes from faith and the necessity of proclaiming the gospel. The use of "consequently" ties this verse to the preceding discussion about the need for preachers to be sent so that people can hear the message of Christ.<p><b>faith comes by hearing,</b><br>Faith is a central theme in Paul's writings, often contrasted with works of the law. Here, faith is described as originating from "hearing," emphasizing the importance of the oral proclamation of the gospel. In the first-century context, oral communication was the primary means of spreading information, as literacy rates were low and written texts were not widely accessible. This phrase underscores the necessity of preaching and teaching in the Christian mission.<p><b>and hearing by the word of Christ.</b><br>The "word of Christ" refers to the message about Jesus, including His life, death, and resurrection. This phrase highlights the content of what must be heard for faith to arise. The "word of Christ" is synonymous with the gospel message, which is the power of God for salvation (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>). This aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus commands His disciples to teach all nations. Theologically, this underscores the belief that faith is not self-generated but is a response to the divine revelation of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a></b><br>Central to the message of Romans, Jesus Christ is the source of the "word" that brings about faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_faith.htm">The Source of Faith</a></b><br>Faith is not self-generated; it comes from an external source—the word of Christ. This underscores the importance of engaging with Scripture and the teachings of Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_hearing.htm">The Role of Hearing</a></b><br>Hearing is an active process that involves not just the ears but the heart. Believers are encouraged to be attentive and receptive to the word of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_word.htm">The Power of the Word</a></b><br>The word of Christ is powerful and transformative. It is through this word that faith is birthed and nurtured in the believer's life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_proclamation.htm">The Necessity of Proclamation</a></b><br>Since faith comes by hearing, there is a call for believers to share the word of Christ with others, emphasizing the importance of evangelism and teaching.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuous_growth_of_faith.htm">The Continuous Growth of Faith</a></b><br>Faith is not a one-time event but a continuous journey. Regular exposure to the word of Christ is essential for the growth and strengthening of faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/eugene_peterson's_bio_and_legacy.htm">What is Eugene Peterson's biography and legacy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_hear_through_the_word_of_god.htm">How do we hear through the Word of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_convey_spiritual_teachings.htm">How should one effectively communicate spiritual teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'faith_comes_by_hearing'.htm">What does "Faith Comes by Hearing" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">So then faith cometh.</span>--Inference from the prophecy just quoted. Before men can believe, there must be something for them to believe. That something is the word of God, which we preach and they hear. It must be remembered that the word for "report" in <a href="/romans/10-16.htm" title="But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias said, Lord, who has believed our report?">Romans 10:16</a>, and for "hearing" in <a href="/romans/10-17.htm" title="So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.">Romans 10:17</a>, is the same, but with a slight difference of meaning. In the first place, both the act of hearer and preacher are involved; in the second place, only the act of the hearer.<p><span class= "bld">By the word of God.</span>--We should read here, without doubt, "by the word of <span class= "ital">Christ"</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> by the gospel first delivered by Christ and propagated by His ministers.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/10-17.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">Consequently,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄρα</span> <span class="translit">(ara)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_686.htm">Strong's 686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith [comes]</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστις</span> <span class="translit">(pistis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξ</span> <span class="translit">(ex)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hearing,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκοῆς</span> <span class="translit">(akoēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_189.htm">Strong's 189: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hearing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκοὴ</span> <span class="translit">(akoē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_189.htm">Strong's 189: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] word</span><br /><span class="grk">ῥήματος</span> <span class="translit">(rhēmatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> </span><span class="str2">From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Christ.</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Christou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/10-17.htm">NT Letters: Romans 10:17 So faith comes by hearing and hearing (Rom. 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