Verse Comparison: Romans 4:18
American Standard Version
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Amplified® Bible
[For Abraham, human reason for] hope being gone, hoped in faith that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been promised, So [numberless] shall your descendants be.
Darby English Version
who against hope believed in hope to his becoming father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be:
International Standard Version
Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," just as he had been told: "This is how many descendants you will have."
King James Version
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Young's Literal Translation
Who, against hope in hope did believe, for his becoming father of many nations according to that spoken: `So shall thy seed be;'