Rom 4:17, 8:28 | ISV | STEP | As it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.” Abraham acted in faith when he stood in God's presence, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't even exist.

Romans 4:17

17 As it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.” ^{▼▼Gen 17:5} Abraham ^{▼▼Lit. He} acted in faith when he stood in God's presence, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't even exist.Gen 17:5; Rom 8:11; 9:26; 1Cor 1:28; Eph 2:1, 5; 1Pet 2:10

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that he works all things together ^{▼▼Or that all things work together; other mss. read that God works all things together} for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.Rom 9:11, 23-24; 2Tim 1:9