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

For if Abraham were justified by works, he has reason to glory in himself, but not before God.

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

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Abraham Justified by Faith

What then shall we say(A) that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh,(B) discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(C) What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22