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
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”1 Corinthians 15:58
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”1 John 3:18
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”1 John 4:18
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”1 John 4:4
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8
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