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Romans 4:2-4
Worldwide English (New Testament)
Romans 4:2-4
Worldwide English (New Testament)
2 If Abraham was put right with God, because of what he did, he has something to be proud of. But he has nothing to be proud of when he stands before God.
3 What do the holy writings say? It says, `Abraham believed God. And God said that he was a good man.'
4 When a person works, his pay is not a gift to him. His pay belongs to him.
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Romans 4:2-4
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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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