Romans 4:2

4:2 For if Abraham was declared righteous ¹  by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.

Romans 4:5

4:5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, ²  his faith is credited as righteousness.

[4:2]  ¹ tn Or “was justified.”

[4:5]  ² tn Or “who justifies the ungodly.”