G4102G–πίστις–pistis

Before, not after. And he received circumcision as a sign, a mark attesting the reality of the faith-righteousness which was his while still uncircumcised, that he might be the forefather of all those who believe even though they are uncircumcised--in o

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

and the forefather of the circumcised, namely of those who not merely are circumcised, but also walk in the steps of the faith which our forefather Abraham had while he was as yet uncircumcised.

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

Again, the promise that he should inherit the world did not come to Abraham or his posterity conditioned by Law, but by faith-righteousness.

πίστεως. pisteōs “of faith.”

For if it is the righteous through Law who are heirs, then faith is useless and the promise counts for nothing.

πίστις pistis “faith”

All depends on faith, and for this reason--that acceptance with God might be an act of pure grace,

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And, without growing weak in faith, he could contemplate his own vital powers which had now decayed--for he was nearly 100 years old--and Sarah's barrenness.

πίστει pistei “faith”

Nor did he in unbelief stagger at God's promise, but became mighty in faith, giving glory to God,

πίστει, pistei “in faith,”

Standing then acquitted as the result of faith, let us enjoy peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

through whom also, as the result of faith, we have obtained an introduction into that state of favour with God in which we stand, and we exult in hope of some day sharing in God's glory.

πίστει pistei “by faith”

To what conclusion does this bring us? Why, that the Gentiles, who were not in pursuit of righteousness, have overtaken it--a righteousness, however, which arises from faith;

πίστεως· pisteōs “faith;”

And why? Because they were pursuing a righteousness which should arise not from faith, but from what they regarded as merit. They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way;

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

But the righteousness which is based on faith speaks in a different tone. "Say not in your heart," it declares, "`Who shall ascend to Heaven?'" --that is, to bring Christ down;

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

But what does it say? "The Message is close to you, in your mouth and in your heart;" that is, the Message which we are publishing about the faith--

πίστεως pisteōs “of faith”

And this proves that faith comes from a Message heard, and that the Message comes through its having been spoken by Christ.

πίστις pistis “faith [is]”

This is true; yet it was their unbelief that cut them off, and you only stand through your faith.

πίστει pistei “by faith”

For through the authority graciously given to me I warn every individual among you not to value himself unduly, but to cultivate sobriety of judgement in accordance with the amount of faith which God has allotted to each one.

πίστεως. pisteōs “of faith.”

But since we have special gifts which differ in accordance with the diversified work graciously entrusted to us, if it is prophecy, let the prophet speak in exact proportion to his faith;

πίστεως, pisteōs “faith,”

I now pass to another subject. Receive as a friend a man whose faith is weak, but not for the purpose of deciding mere matters of opinion.

πίστει pistei “faith”

As for you and your faith, keep your faith to yourself in the presence of God. The man is to be congratulated who does not pronounce judgement on himself in what his actions sanction.

πίστιν pistin “[the] faith”

But he who has misgivings and yet eats meat is condemned already, because his conduct is not based on faith; for all conduct not based on faith is sinful.

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but has now been brought fully to light, and by the command of the God of the Ages has been made known by the writings of the Prophets among all the Gentiles to win them to obedience to the faith--

πίστεως pisteōs “of faith —”

so that your trust might rest not on the wisdom of man but on the power of God.

πίστις pistis “faith”

to a third man, by means of the same Spirit, special faith; to another various gifts of healing, by means of the one Spirit;

πίστις pistis “faith”

If I possess the gift of prophecy and am versed in all mysteries and all knowledge, and have such absolute faith that I can remove mountains, but am destitute of Love, I am nothing.

πίστιν pistin “faith”

And so there remain Faith, Hope, Love--these three; and of these the greatest is Love.

πίστις, pistis “faith,”