Romans 4:1-5 ▼

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

2 For, if Abraham was justified by works, he has ground of boasting, but not toward God.

3 For what does the Scripture say? "And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness."

4 Now to him that works the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as of debt;

5 but to him that works not, but believes on Him Who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.