Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
American Standard Version (ASV)
So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
What this verse means
Faith grows by hearing — which is a good reason to keep Scripture in your ears.
A short prayer
Lord, as I read and hear Your word today, let faith grow in me.
Read in context — Romans 10
15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
18But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
19But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.
Related verses
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”James 1:2
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”James 5:16
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”John 13:34
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9