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What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?

What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God.

For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS."

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Now to the one who works, the wages are not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.