Abraham Justified by Faith

4 What then shall we say^(A) that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh,^(B) discovered in this matter? ² If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.^{(C) 3} What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”^[a](D)

⁵ So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles^(A) among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?^{(B) 6} So also Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”^[a](C)

⁷ Understand, then, that those who have faith^(D) are children of Abraham.^{(E) 8} Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”^{[b](F) 9} So those who rely on faith^(G) are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.^(H)