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 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
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