For if Abraham was justified [a]by works, he has something to boast about, but (A)not [b]before God. For what does the Scripture say? “(B)Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who (C)works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

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  1. Romans 4:2 Lit out of
  2. Romans 4:2 Lit toward

If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A) What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](B)

Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(C) but as an obligation.

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  1. Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22