Romans 4:21
New International Version
being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

New Living Translation
He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.

English Standard Version
fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.

Berean Standard Bible
being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Berean Literal Bible
and having been fully assured that what He had promised, He is also able to do.

King James Bible
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

New King James Version
and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

New American Standard Bible
and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.

NASB 1995
and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.

NASB 1977
and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able also to perform.

Legacy Standard Bible
and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to do.

Amplified Bible
being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised.

Christian Standard Bible
because he was fully convinced that what God had promised, he was also able to do.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
because he was fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

American Standard Version
and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Contemporary English Version
Abraham was certain that God could do what he had promised.

English Revised Version
and being fully assured that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and was absolutely confident that God would do what he promised.

Good News Translation
He was absolutely sure that God would be able to do what he had promised.

International Standard Version
being absolutely convinced that God would do what he had promised.

Majority Standard Bible
being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

NET Bible
He was fully convinced that what God promised he was also able to do.

New Heart English Bible
and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Webster's Bible Translation
And being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Weymouth New Testament
and being absolutely certain that whatever promise He is bound by He is able also to make good.

World English Bible
and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having been fully persuaded that what He has promised He is also able to do:

Berean Literal Bible
and having been fully assured that what He had promised, He is also able to do.

Young's Literal Translation
and having been fully persuaded that what He hath promised He is able also to do:

Smith's Literal Translation
And made perfectly certain that, what was promised, he is able to do.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Most fully knowing, that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform.

Catholic Public Domain Version
knowing most fully that whatever God has promised, he is also able to accomplish.

New American Bible
and was fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to do.

New Revised Standard Version
being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He felt assured that what God had promised him, God was able to fulfill.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he affirmed that whatever God promised him, He was able to perform.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform.

Godbey New Testament
and being fully assured, that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform.

Haweis New Testament
and enjoyed the fullest assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Mace New Testament
by the full persuasion he had, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Weymouth New Testament
and being absolutely certain that whatever promise He is bound by He is able also to make good.

Worrell New Testament
and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able also to perform.

Worsley New Testament
and being fully persuaded, that what was promised He was able to perform:

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Context
Abraham Receives the Promise
20Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. 22This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”…

Cross References
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Hebrews 11:19
Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Hebrews 11:11
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

1 Thessalonians 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

Genesis 17:16-17
And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?”

Philippians 1:6
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 46:10-11
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.

2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.


Treasury of Scripture

And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

fully.

Romans 8:38
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

2 Timothy 1:12
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

he was able.

Romans 14:4
Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Genesis 18:14
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Psalm 115:3
But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

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Romans 4
1. Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;
10. before he was circumcised.
13. By faith only he and his seed received the promise.
16. Abraham is the father of all who believe.
24. Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.














being fully persuaded
The phrase "being fully persuaded" comes from the Greek word "plerophoreo," which means to be completely assured or convinced. This term implies a deep, unwavering confidence. In the context of Romans 4, it reflects Abraham's absolute trust in God's promises despite seemingly impossible circumstances. Historically, Abraham's faith is a cornerstone example of belief in God's power and faithfulness, serving as a model for believers. This complete persuasion is not based on human logic or evidence but on the character and reliability of God Himself.

that God
The focus here is on "God," the central figure in whom Abraham places his trust. The God of Abraham is the same God worshipped by Christians today, characterized by omnipotence, omniscience, and faithfulness. In the Hebrew tradition, God is known as Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God. This highlights the personal relationship and commitment God has with His people, reinforcing the idea that faith is not just belief in a higher power but trust in a personal, relational God.

was able
The phrase "was able" is derived from the Greek word "dunatos," which means powerful or capable. This emphasizes God's omnipotence, His ability to accomplish what He wills. In the context of Abraham's story, it underscores the belief that nothing is too difficult for God. Historically, this reflects the understanding of God as the Creator, who has power over all creation and can intervene supernaturally in human affairs.

to do
"To do" signifies action and fulfillment. It is not merely about intention but about bringing something to completion. This reflects the biblical theme that God is not passive; He is actively involved in the world and in the lives of His people. Theologically, it reassures believers that God's promises are not empty words but are backed by His ability and willingness to act.

what He had promised
The phrase "what He had promised" refers to the specific promises God made to Abraham, including the promise of a son and the establishment of a great nation through his lineage. The Greek word "epangello" means to announce or proclaim a promise. This highlights the faithfulness of God, who is true to His word. Scripturally, this ties into the broader narrative of God's covenant with humanity, fulfilled ultimately in Jesus Christ. For believers, it serves as a reminder that God's promises are trustworthy and that He is faithful to fulfill them in His perfect timing.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
being fully persuaded that
πληροφορηθεὶς (plērophorētheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4135: From pleres and phoreo; to carry out fully, i.e. Completely assure, entirely accomplish.

[God] was
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

able
δυνατός (dynatos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1415: (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.

to do
ποιῆσαι (poiēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

what
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

He had promised.
ἐπήγγελται (epēngeltai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1861: From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself.


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