unfoldingWord_en_tn/rom/04/13.md

## that the promise was given to Abraham and to his descendants, that they would be heirs of the world ##

This can be translated with an active verb. AT: "that God promised to Abraham and his descendants that they would inherit the world" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## but through the righteousness of faith ##

The words "God gave the promise" are left out of this phrase but they are understood. AT: "but God gave the promise through faith which he considers as righteousness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

## if those of the law are heirs ##

AT: "if it is those who obey the law that that will inherit the earth"

## faith is made empty and the promise is nullified ##

AT: "faith has no value and the promise is meaningless"

## but where there is no law, neither is there disobedience ##

AT: "but when is no law, there is nothing to disobey" This could also be translated as a positive statement. AT:  "because where there is law people will disobey it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])