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