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For if Abraham were justified by works, he has reason to glory in himself, but not before God.

For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

But unto him that works, the reward is not reckoned as grace, but as debt.

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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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Footnotes

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