Romans 4:20
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Cross-reference
Romans 4:19 lists the obstacles — Abraham's aged body and Sarah's barrenness — making his unwavering faith in 4:20 even more remarkable.
Romans 3:22 presents the righteousness through faith that Abraham's example illustrates — his unwavering trust in God's promise.
Numbers 11:13-23 records Moses questioning God's ability to provide — contrasting Abraham who grew strong in faith without wavering.
2 Kings 7:2 shows an officer doubting God's promise of plenty — opposing Abraham's unwavering faith that gave glory to God.
In Luke 1:45, Mary is blessed for believing the Lord's promise—directly paralleling Abraham's faith that did not waver here.
In Luke 1:18, Zechariah's doubting question directly contrasts with Abraham's lack of unbelief and strong faith here.
Matthew 15:28 highlights the Canaanite woman's great faith in Jesus despite obstacles — a Gentile parallel to Abraham's persistent trust.
Hebrews 11:11 echoes the same account — Sarah's faith in God's promise despite her age — reinforcing the context of Abraham's unwavering faith.
Acts 27:25 has Paul expressing the same unwavering trust in God's promise, even amid a storm — a direct parallel to Abraham's faith.
John 4:50 recounts the official believing Jesus' word without seeing — parallel to Abraham believing God's promise despite circumstances.
In Luke 8:50, Jesus commands 'only believe' — Abraham's faith without wavering is the perfect model of that command.
Luke 1:38 shows Mary's acceptance of God's impossible word — her 'let it be' echoes Abraham's unwavering trust in the promise.
Matthew 21:21 promises that faith without doubt can move mountains — Abraham's faith without wavering embodies this principle.
Genesis 15:6 is the foundational verse Paul quotes—Abraham believed and it was credited as righteousness, which Romans 4:20 elaborates on.
In Matthew 8:26, the disciples' fear contrasts sharply with Abraham's unwavering faith — they doubt while he trusts God's promise.
Genesis 17:17 shows Abraham laughing in apparent doubt, while Romans 4:20 asserts he did not waver—a contrast in portrayal of his faith.
In 2 Kings 7:19, the officer's skeptical question reveals unbelief in God's promise, contrasting with Abraham's unwavering faith here.
In Jeremiah 32:16-27, Jeremiah affirms nothing is too hard for God—the conviction underlying Abraham's unwavering faith here.
In Isaiah 7:9, faith is linked to being established—the same principle behind Abraham's unshaken faith that grew strong here.
In 2 Chronicles 20:15-20, Jehoshaphat's faith and praise before victory mirror Abraham's strong faith and giving glory to God here.
In Daniel 11:32, knowing God empowers strength—the same principle behind Abraham's strong faith in God's promise here.