Romans 4:16
Context4:16 For this reason it is by faith so that it may be by grace, 1 with the result that the promise may be certain to all the descendants – not only to those who are under the law, but also to those who have the faith of Abraham, 2 who is the father of us all
Hebrews 12:9
Context12:9 Besides, we have experienced discipline from 3 our earthly fathers 4 and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life? 5
[4:16] 1 tn Grk “that it might be according to grace.”
[4:16] 2 tn Grk “those who are of the faith of Abraham.”
[12:9] 3 tn Grk “we had our earthly fathers as discipliners.”
[12:9] 4 tn Grk “the fathers of our flesh.” In Hebrews, “flesh” is a characteristic way of speaking about outward, physical, earthly life (cf. Heb 5:7; 9:10, 13), as opposed to the inward or spiritual dimensions of life.