Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
In Context
1What shall we say then that Abraham hath found, who is our father according to the flesh.
3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.
Cross References
Genesis 12:18And Pharao called Abram, and said to him: What is this that thou hast done to me? Why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife.
Genesis 20:9And Abimelech called also for Abraham, and said to him: What hast thou done to us? what have we offended thee in, that thou hast brought upon me and upon my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done to us what thou oughtest not to do.
Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the strong man glory in his strength, and let not the rich man glory in his riches:
Romans 3:20Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who distinguisheth thee ? Or what hast thou that thou hast not received ? And if thou hast received, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst 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 →