^{1 Ref} What, then, shall we say Abraham our father, to have found, according to flesh?

^{2 Ref} for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast -- but not before god;

^{3 Ref} for what doth the writing say? `And Abraham did believe God, and it was reckoned to him -- to righteousness;'

^{4 Ref} and to him who is working, the reward is not reckoned of grace, but of debt;

^{5 Ref} and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned -- to righteousness: