Rom 4:22-24 | 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 4:22-24

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.

23-25. Now, &c.--Here is the application of this whole argument about Abraham: These things were not recorded as mere historical facts, but as illustrations for all time of God's method of justification by faith.