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- For this reason it is by faith, so that it might be according to grace - AT: "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 - AT: "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: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_inclusive)
- as it is written - Where it is written can be made explicit: AT: "as it written in the Scriptures" (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_explicit)
- I have made you - The word "you" is singular and refers to Abraham. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_you)
- Abraham was in the presence of him whom he trusted, that is, God, who gives life to the dead - AT: "Abraham was in the presence of God whom he trusted, who gives life to those who have died"