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JST, Romans 4


JST, Romans 4:2–5. Compare Romans 4:2–5

Man can only be saved by the grace of Jesus Christ, not by works related to observance of the law of Moses.

2 For if Abraham were justified by the law of works, he hath to glory in himself; but not of God.

3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

4 Now to him who is justified by the law of works, is the reward reckoned, not of grace, but of debt.

5 But to him that seeketh not to be justified by the law of works, but believeth on him who justifieth not the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

JST, Romans 4:16. Compare Romans 4:16

Both faith and works, through grace, are necessary for salvation.

16 Therefore ye are justified of faith and works, through grace, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to them only who are of the law, but to them also who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,