Parallel Bible results for "Romans 4:1-5"

Romans 4:1-5

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

1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?

2 If Abraham was justified by works, then he has something to brag about-but not before God.

2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had 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.

3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

4 Now to the one who works, pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed.

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

5 But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares righteous the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness.

5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.