Romans 4:18 (WEB)
Against hope, Abraham in hope believed, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, “So will your offspring be.”
Catechism · 5
I Believe
“Because he was "strong in his faith", Abraham became the "father of all who believe".” — Catechism footnote: Rom 4:11, 18; 4:20; cf. Gen 15:5.
“It is then we must turn to the witnesses of faith: to Abraham, who "in hope... believed against hope";” — Catechism footnote: Rom 4:18
The Virtues
“"Hoping against hope, he believed, and thus became the father of many nations."” — Catechism footnote: Rom 4:18.
"I Believe in the Holy Spirit"
“Against all human hope, God promises descendants to Abraham, as the fruit of faith and of the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 18:1-15; Lk 1:26-38. 54-55; Jn 1:12-13; Rom 4:16-21.
“By the Holy Spirit's power and her faith, her virginity became uniquely fruitful.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 1:26-38; Rom 4:18-21; Gal 4:26-28.
Fathers and councils · 2
Cyril of Jerusalem
“Let us see, then, how Abraham is the father of many nations.” — editor's note: Rom. iv. 17, 18.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“He has been justified by faith, she has dwelt with him who is faithful; he beyond all hope has been the father of many nations, she has spiritually travailed in their birth; he escaped from the bondage of his father’s gods, she is the daughter as well as the mother of the free; he went…” — editor's note: Rom. iv. 18.
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Cross-references · 6
Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §165.
Cited together in Catechism §165.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §146.