Romans 10:17

So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

So then {G686} faith {G4102} cometh by {G1537} hearing {G189}, and {G1161} hearing {G189} by {G1223} the word {G4487} of God {G2316}.

So trust comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through a word proclaimed about the Messiah.

Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Galatians 3:2 (69 votes)

    This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

  • Galatians 3:5 (57 votes)

    He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, [doeth he it] by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (46 votes)

    ¶ For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

  • Colossians 3:16 (44 votes)

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

  • Luke 11:28 (42 votes)

    But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  • Mark 4:24 (38 votes)

    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.

  • Luke 8:21 (34 votes)

    And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.