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Romans 4:21

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Romans 4:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Romans 4:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Romans 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
19And without being weakened in faith he considered his own body now as good as dead (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah`s womb;
20yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,
21and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
22Wherefore also it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
23Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was reckoned unto him;
24but for our sake also, unto whom it shall be reckoned, who believe on him that raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And being fully persuaded, etc..] He had not only faith, a strong faith, but full assurance of faith: that what he [God] had promised; though it was so long ago, and there were so many difficulties in the way; he was able, being the Lord God Almighty, to perform; so his faith rested upon the power of God, with whom nothing is impossible.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And being fully persuaded, &c.--that is, the glory which Abraham's faith gave to God consisted in this, that, firm in the persuasion of God's ability to fulfil his promise, no difficulties shook him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And being fully persuaded - Thoroughly or entirely convinced; Luke 1:1; Romans 14:5; 2 Timothy 4:5, 2 Timothy 4:17. He was able - Compare Genesis 18:14. This was not the only time in which Abraham evinced this confidence. His faith was equally implicit and strong when he was commanded to sacrifice his promised son; Hebrews 11:19. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“fully: Rom 8:38; Ti2 1:12; Heb 11:13 he was able: Rom 14:4; Gen 18:14; Psa 115:3; Jer 32:17, Jer 32:27; Mat 19:26; Luk 1:37, Luk 1:45; Co2 9:8; Heb 11:19 Romans 4:22”
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