Romans 4:2
If Abraham was really justified by works, he has a boast—but not before God.
Family 35 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 our father Abraham discovered, as a man?
3So what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Cross References
Romans 3:20It follows that no flesh will be justified in His sight by the works of the law, because through the law comes the real knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29so that no flesh should boast in God's presence.
1 Corinthians 4:7Now who is distinguishing you? Or what do you have that you did not receive? So if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?
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 →