Romans 4:11-16 He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he had while he was not circumcised. That way he could be the father of all those who believe, though they are not circumcised, that righteousness might be counted to them.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹¹ He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he had while he was not circumcised. That way he could be the father of all those who believe, though they are not circumcised, that righteousness might be counted to them. ¹² The father of circumcision to those who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the steps of faith of our father Abraham that he had when he was not circumcised. ¹³ The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith. ¹⁴ If those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect. ¹⁵ The law produces wrath (violent passion) (indignation). But where there is no law there is no sin. ¹⁶ For this reason it is by faith that it may be according to grace (divine influence) (loving-kindness). The promise may be sure to all descendants! This is not only to that which is of the law, but to that also which is by the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.