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Romans 4:1-7

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

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

2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; 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 saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

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

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

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

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

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

6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

7 “Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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