not from works, so that no one can boast.
He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
Now if by grace, then it is not by works; otherwise grace ceases to be grace.
So then, it does not depend on human will or effort, but on God who shows mercy.
For no one will be justified in his sight by the works of the law, because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.
For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to election might stand –
If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about #– #but not before God.
