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Romans 4:2-4
GOD’S WORD Translation
Romans 4:2-4
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 If Abraham had God’s approval because of something he did, he would have had a reason to brag. But he could not brag to God about it. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abraham’s approval by God.”
4 When people work, their pay is not regarded as a gift but something they have earned.
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Romans 4:2-4
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Romans 4:2-4
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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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