Nowto the one who works,his wageis not creditedas a favor,but as what is due.
But ifit is by grace,it is nolongeron the basisof works,otherwisegraceis no longergrace.
Why?Because[they did] not [pursue it] by faith,but as though[it were] by works.They stumbled overthe stumblingstone,
OrWHOHAS FIRST GIVENTO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE PAID BACKTO HIM AGAIN?
being justifiedas a giftby His gracethroughthe redemptionwhich is in ChristJesus;