^{2 Ref} For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.

^{3 Ref} But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

^{4 Ref} Now, the reward is credited to him who does works, not as of grace but as a debt.

^{5 Ref} But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness.