Romans 4:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
(As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who replenishes life to the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.
Romans 4:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
(as it is written, A father of many nations have I made thee) before him whom he believed, even God, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth the things that are not, as though they were.
Romans 4:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.
Romans 4:17 (BSB)
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What does Romans 4:17 say?
Romans 4:17 in modern King James wording reads: "(As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who replenishes life to the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were."
Where is Romans 4:17 found in the Bible?
Romans 4:17 is verse 17 of chapter 4 of the book of Romans, in the New Testament. Romans has 16 chapters.
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