²⁰ Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law;^(A) rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.^(B)

² If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.^(A)

⁴ Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift^(A) but as an obligation.

⁶ David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

⁸ For it is by grace^(A) you have been saved,^(B) through faith^(C)—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— ⁹ not by works,^(D) so that no one can boast.^(E)