Romans 4:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 For if Abraham was justified ([a]established as just by acquittal from guilt) by good works [that he did, then] he has grounds for boasting. But not before God!
3 For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed in (trusted in) God, and it was credited to his account as righteousness (right living and right standing with God).(A)
4 Now to a laborer, his wages are not counted as a favor or a gift, but as an obligation (something owed to him).
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- Romans 4:2 Hermann Cremer, Biblico-Theological Lexicon of New Testament Greek.
Romans 4:2-4
New International Version
2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A) 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](B)
4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(C) but as an obligation.
Footnotes
- Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22
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