Romans 3:20
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20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law;(A) rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.(B)
Romans 3:27-28
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27 Where, then, is boasting?(A) It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.(B)
Romans 4:2
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2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A)
Romans 4:6
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6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Romans 9:12
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Footnotes
- Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
Romans 9:32
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32 Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.(A)
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