# Despite all outward circumstances

The full meaning of "outward circumstances" can be made explicit. AT: "Even though it seemed impossible for him to have descendants" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# So he became the father of many nations

"And the result of Abraham's faith was that he became the father of many nations"

# according to what had been spoken

You can translate this in an active form. AT: "just as God said to Abraham" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# Thus will be your descendants

The full promise God gave to Abraham can be made explicit. AT: "You will have more descendants than you can count" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# Without becoming weak in faith,

You can translate this in a positive form. AT: "He remained strong in his faith, although" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])