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Romans 10:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's how it works: faith shows up when you actually hear something, and what you're hearing is God's message.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Faith isn't something you manufacture, it's something that grows when you listen to what God's saying.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to explain key aspects of the Gospel, including how salvation comes through faith rather than works of the law, addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers. In Romans chapter 10, Paul is discussing Israel's failure to accept Christ and emphasizing that faith arises from hearing the message of the Gospel. This verse serves as a pivotal summary, underscoring that the process of believing begins with exposure to God's revealed word.

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