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Romans 10:17
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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Interpretation

Romans 10:17 shows a faith that is lived within concrete decisions—see "hearing" and "faith". Choose faith in what we celebrate and refuse—bind joy to obedience. Faith & Justification connects here: Explores how trust in God—rather than works—positions people in right relationship (Gen 15:6; Rom 3–4; Gal 2–3).

Context

Romans speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting faith. Within ch. 10, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward faith & justification. Watch the terms “hearing” and “faith”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. Many scholars judge Romans as follows: widely regarded as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. Here the thread of faith & justification comes into view. Occasion and letter architecture shape many readings.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text roughly 100-150 years after composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most probable original wording reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46