Romans 4:1-8 ▼

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

2 If Abraham was justified by works, he has 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.

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

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

6 Just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

7 Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven and whose sins are covered.

8 Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin.