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If he was put right with God by the things he did, he would have something to boast about—but not in God's sight. (A)The scripture says, “Abraham believed God, and because of his faith God accepted him as righteous.” A person who works is paid wages, but they are not regarded as a gift; they are something that has been earned.

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If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A) What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](B)

Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(C) but as an obligation.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22