Romans 4:2

King James Version

²For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

Romans 4:2

New International Version

²If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.^(A)

⁴Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

⁴Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift^(A) but as an obligation.

⁶Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

⁶David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

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