Rom 4:18-21 | JFB | STEP | 18-22. Who against hope —when no ground for hope appeared. believed in hope —that is, cherished the believing expectation. that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be —that is, Such "as the stars of heaven," .

Romans 4:18-21

18-22. Who against hope—when no ground for hope appeared.

believed in hope—that is, cherished the believing expectation.

that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be—that is, Such "as the stars of heaven," Ge 15:5.

19. he considered not, &c.—paid no attention to those physical obstacles, both in himself and in Sarah, which might seem to render the fulfilment hopeless.

20. He staggered—hesitated

not . . . but was strong in faith, giving glory to God—as able to make good His own word in spite of all obstacles.

21. 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.