Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has cause for boasting, but not before God.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
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, shall we say that Abraham our father has found, as it respects the flesh?
3For what says the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
Cross References
Romans 3:20Wherefore, by works of law, no flesh shall be justified in his sight; for by law is the knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29that no flesh should glory in his presence.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who gave you distinction, as a teacher? And what have you as a teacher, that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast, as if you had not 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 →