Romans 4:5 meaning and explanation

However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Romans 4:5, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul has just argued that if Abraham was justified by works, he had grounds for boasting, but not before God. Now in verse 5 he states the opposite principle plainly.

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