Romans 10:8

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

Cross-reference

Romans 10:17 explains that faith comes from hearing the word about Christ, clarifying the 'word' that is near in your mouth and heart.

Romans 1:16 Parallel

In Romans 1:16, Paul defines the gospel as God's power for salvation—this gospel is the very 'word of faith' he proclaims in Romans 10:8.

Romans 1:17 Parallel

Romans 1:17 reveals the righteousness from faith that the 'word of faith' in Romans 10:8 announces—the just shall live by faith.

Deuteronomy 30:14 is the OT verse Paul quotes, emphasizing the nearness of God's word applied to the message of faith.

Acts 16:31 Parallel

Acts 16:31 summarizes the gospel as 'believe and be saved'—the core of the 'word of faith' that is near in Romans 10:8.

In Galatians 3:5, hearing with faith is the means of receiving the Spirit and miracles, showing the power of the word of faith.

Galatians 3:2 contrasts receiving the Spirit by hearing with faith vs. works—this hearing of faith aligns with the 'word of faith' proclaimed in Romans 10:8.

John 6:63 Parallel

In John 6:63, Jesus' words are spirit and life, showing the life-giving nature of the word of faith proclaimed.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 declares forgiveness through faith in Christ—this is the content of the 'word of faith' Paul proclaims in Romans 10:8.

Acts 13:38 Parallel

Acts 13:38 announces forgiveness of sins through Jesus—the same message carried by the 'word of faith' in Romans 10:8.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 promises freedom from sin through faith in Jesus—this liberation is what the 'word of faith' in Romans 10:8 offers.

In Philippians 2:16, 'word of life' parallels the 'word of faith'—both emphasize holding to the gospel message.

Colossians 1:5 calls the gospel 'the word of truth,' echoing the 'word of faith' in the main verse.

In 1 Timothy 4:6, 'words of the faith' are the training ground for a good servant, connecting to the word of faith proclaimed here.

In 1 Peter 1:23, this word is imperishable seed causing new birth, revealing the regenerative power of the word of faith.

In 1 Peter 1:25, the word of the Lord remains forever, emphasizing the eternal nature of the message near us.