Abraham Justified by Faith

4 What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather^(A) according to the flesh, has found?^{[a] 2} If Abraham was justified^[b] by works,^(B) he has something to boast about—but not before God. ³ For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.^{[c](C) 4} Now to the one who works,^(D) pay is not credited as a gift, but as something owed.