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2 For if Abraham had been made right with God by doing good deeds he would have had something to boast about, but not in God’s presence.
3 For what does the Scripture say? [Gen. 15:6 says], “And Abraham believed God, so God considered him righteous.”
4 Now wages are not considered a gift if the person has to work for them, but [rather] an obligation [of his employer].
5 But to the person who believes in God, who makes ungodly people right with Himself apart from doing good deeds, that person’s faith is considered by God [as the basis] for being righteous.