For what does the Scripture say?

Abraham believed God,
and it was credited to him for righteousness.(A)[a]

Now to the one who works,(B) pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed. But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous,[b](C) his faith is credited for righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 4:3 Gn 15:6
  2. Romans 4:5 Or who acquits, or who justifies

What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](A)

Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(B) but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.(C)

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Footnotes

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