Romans 4:2-5
King James Version
2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
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Romans 4:2-5
New American Standard Bible
2 For if Abraham was justified [a]by works, he has something to boast about; but (A)not [b]before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “(B)Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who (C)works, the wages are not credited as a favor, but as what is due. 5 But to the one who does not work, but (D)believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,
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- Romans 4:2 Lit out of
- Romans 4:2 Lit toward
Romans 4:2-5
New King James Version
2 For if Abraham was (A)justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? (B)“Abraham believed God, and it was [a]accounted to him for righteousness.” 4 Now (C)to him who works, the wages are not counted [b]as grace but as debt.
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5 But to him who (D)does not work but believes on Him who justifies (E)the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,
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- Romans 4:3 imputed, credited, reckoned, counted
- Romans 4:4 according to
Ephesians 2:8-9
King James Version
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
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Ephesians 2:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 For (A)by grace you have been saved (B)through faith; and [a]this is not of yourselves, it is (C)the gift of God; 9 (D)not a result of works, so that (E)no one may boast.
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- Ephesians 2:8 I.e., this salvation
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