Romans 4:19
And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb:
Cross-reference
Romans 4:21 completes the thought: Abraham's faith led to full persuasion that God could fulfill His promise, building on his resolve in verse 19.
Romans 4:20 immediately follows, showing Abraham's unwavering faith grew stronger — the direct outcome of not weakening in verse 19.
Romans 4:18 introduces the phrase 'against hope' — the very basis for Abraham not weakening in faith despite his dead body.
In Genesis 18:11-14, Sarah laughs and the Lord asks 'Is anything too hard?'—contrasting the faith Abraham maintained in Romans 4:19.
In Genesis 17:17, Abraham laughs at the promise—a moment of doubt that contrasts with Paul's description of his unwavering faith in Romans.
In Hebrews 11:11-19, the faith of Abraham and Sarah is commended—directly paralleling Paul's point about their trust in God's promise despite old age.
Mark 9:23 declares everything possible for believers — directly paralleling Abraham's faith that God could bring life from a dead womb in Romans 4:19.
In John 20:27, Jesus confronts Thomas's doubt about the resurrection—contrasting Abraham who did not doubt God's promise despite physical evidence.
Hebrews 11:12 echoes 'as good as dead' referring to Abraham, reinforcing the miracle of fatherhood despite his aged body.
Luke 1:18 shows Zechariah doubting because of old age — a direct contrast to Abraham who did not weaken in faith under the same circumstances.
Luke 1:7 describes Elizabeth's barrenness and advanced age — mirroring exactly the impossible physical condition Abraham faced.
In Genesis 24:36, the servant reports Sarah bore a son to Abraham in old age—confirming the promise Paul cites.
In Genesis 21:5, Isaac's birth at Abraham's age 100 confirms the promise Paul references—a factual fulfillment.
In Mark 9:24, the father's cry 'I believe; help my unbelief' mirrors Abraham's faith amid physical impossibility—both cling to God despite weakness.
Matthew 14:31 chides Peter's 'little faith' when doubting — a contrast to Abraham's unwavering faith described in Romans 4:19.
Matthew 8:26 rebukes the disciples' 'little faith' in fear — opposite to Abraham's faith that did not weaken despite his dead body in Romans 4:19.
Matthew 6:30 rebukes 'you of little faith' for worrying — contrasting with Abraham's unwavering faith despite obstacles in Romans 4:19.
In John 20:28, Thomas declares 'My Lord and my God' after doubting—unlike Abraham who never wavered, but both end in faith.