Romans 4:1-2

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The Illustration of Justification

4 What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh,^[a] has discovered regarding this matter?^[b] ²For if Abraham was declared righteous^[c] by works, he has something to boast about—but not before God.

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Romans 4:1 tn Or “according to natural descent” (BDAG 916 s.v. σάρξ 4).
Romans 4:1 tn Grk “has found?”
Romans 4:2 tn Or “was justified.”

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Romans 4:1-2 New English Translation

The Illustration of Justification

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Romans 4:1-2

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