Romans 4:2-5 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has grounds for boasting, but not before God.

CAB⁽ⁱ⁾ ² For if Abraham was justified by works, he has grounds for boasting, but not before God. ³ For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." ⁴ Now to him who works, the reward is not accounted according to grace but according to debt. ⁵ But to him who does not work but believes on Him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,