1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?
2 For if Abraham was set right 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 as righteousness.”
4 Now to the one who works, the pay is not credited as a gift, but as what is due.
5 But to the one who does not work, but trusts in Him who justifies the ungodly, his trust is credited as righteousness—
6 just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sins are covered.