¹¹ And he received the sign of circumcision^(A) as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith^[a](B) while still uncircumcised. This was to make him the father^(C) of all who believe^(D) but are not circumcised, so that righteousness may be credited to them also.

¹⁶ This is why the promise is by faith, so that it may be according to grace,^(A) to guarantee it to all the descendants^(B)—not only to those who are of the law^[a] but also to those who are of Abraham’s faith. He is the father of us all

⁸ Now the Scripture saw in advance that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and told the good news ahead of time to Abraham,^(A) saying, All the nations will be blessed through you.^(B)[a]