Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was made righteous from works, he has a boast, but not before God.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
In Context
1What then will we say Abraham, our father according to flesh, to have found?
Cross References
Genesis 12:18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou have done to me? Why did thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, What have thou done to us? And in what have I sinned against thee, that thou have brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? Thou have done deeds to me that ought not to be done.
Jeremiah 9:23Thus says LORD: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty man glory in his might. Let not the rich man glory in his riches,
Romans 3:20Because from works of law no flesh will be made right before him, for through law is knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29so that no flesh may boast before God.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes thee different? And what have thou that thou did not receive? And also if thou received it, why do thou boast as not having received it?
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:2-9
The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as… Read the whole commentary →