## For this reason it is by faith, so that it might be according to grace ##

"Here is the reason we receive the promise when we trust God: it is so that it might be a free gift"

## in order that the promise might be sure for all the descendants ##

"so that all the descendants of Abraham might certainly receive the promise"

## those who know the Law ##

This refers to the Jewish people who follow Law of Moses.

## those who are from Abraham's faith ##

This refers to those who have faith like Abraham did before he was circumcised.

## father of us all ##

Here the word "us" refers to Paul and includes all Jewish and non-Jewish believers in Christ. Abraham is the physical ancestor of the Jewish people, but he is also the spiritual father of those who have faith. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## as it is written ##

Where it is written can be made explicit: "as it written in the Scriptures." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## I have made you ##

The word "you" is singular and refers to Abraham. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## Abraham was in the presence of him whom he trusted, that is, God, who gives life to the dead ##

This can be translated "Abraham was in the presence of God whom he trusted, who gives life to those who have died."