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Romans 4:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Romans 4:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 If Abraham was justified[a] by works,(A) he has something to brag about—but not before God.[b] 3 For what does the Scripture say?
4 Now to the one who works,(C) pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed.
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- Romans 4:2 Or was declared righteous, or was acquitted
- Romans 4:2 He has no reason for boasting in God’s presence.
- Romans 4:3 Gn 15:6
Romans 4:2-4
New International Version
Romans 4:2-4
New International Version
2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A) 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](B)
4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(C) but as an obligation.
Footnotes
- Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22
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