So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. ~ Romans 10:17 KJV

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. ~ Romans 10:17 NIV (1984)

So faith comes by hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the preaching [of the message that came from the lips] of Christ (the Messiah Himself). ~ Romans 10:17 AMP