Romans 4:18

Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.

Cross-references

Romans 5:5 Related theme

Romans 5:5 affirms that hope in God's promise does not put to shame, grounding the same hope Abraham had in God's love.

Romans 8:24 Parallel

Romans 8:24 defines hope as unseen, echoing Abraham's hope against hope — trusting what was not yet visible.

Genesis 15:5 is the promise of countless offspring that Abraham believed — the direct source of the quote in Romans 4:18.

Genesis 15:6 records Abraham's belief credited as righteousness—the very faith that Romans 4:18 describes as hoping against hope.

Mark 5:36 Parallel

Mark 5:36 records Jesus' command 'Do not fear, only believe' — directly analogous to Abraham believing against hope.

Luke 1:18 Contrast

Luke 1:18 shows Zechariah doubting a similar promise of a child in old age — the opposite of Abraham's faith.

Acts 27:25 Parallel

Acts 27:25 has Paul trusting God's word despite evidence — a direct parallel to Abraham's faith against hope.

Genesis 18:11 Historical context

In Genesis 18:11, Sarah's barrenness and age clarify why Abraham's hope was 'against hope'—emphasizing the impossible circumstances.

Galatians 4:23 contrasts Ishmael born naturally with Isaac born by promise — the very offspring Abraham believed for in Romans 4:18.

Hebrews 11:12 echoes the exact promise of countless descendants from Abraham, whom Romans 4:18 says he believed for 'against all hope'.

Proverbs 13:12 describes pain from deferred hope, contrasting with Abraham's sustained hope that eventually produced offspring.

Ezekiel 37:11 has Israel saying 'our hope is lost' — the opposite of Abraham's hope against hope in God's promise.