1. What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh, has discovered regarding this matter?
2. For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, 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, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.