Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were iustified by workes, the hath he wherein to boaste, but not before God.
Bible (Bishops')
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 saye then that Abraham our father, as parteynyng to the flesshe, dyd fynde?
3For what sayth the scripture? Abraham beleued God, and it was counted vnto hym for ryghteousnes.
Cross References
Genesis 12:18And Pharao callyng Abram, sayde: why hast thou done this vnto me?
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham, & sayde vnto hym: What hast thou done vnto vs? & what haue I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me & on my kingdome [so] great a sinne? thou hast done deedes vnto me that ought not to be done.
Romans 3:20Because that by the deedes of the lawe, there shall no flesshe be iustified in his syght. For by the lawe, commeth the knowledge of sinne.
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 →