Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was set right by what he did, he would have had something to boast about—but not in God's eyes.
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In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
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Genesis 12:18So Pharaoh ordered Abram brought to him and said, “What have you done to me? Why didn't you tell me that she was your wife?
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech summoned Abraham and asked him “What have you done to us? How have I wronged you that you should treat me like this, bringing this terrible sin on me and my kingdom? You've done things to me that no one should ever do!”
Jeremiah 9:23This is what the Lord says: The wise shouldn't boast about their wisdom. The strong shouldn't boast about their strength. The rich shouldn't boast about their riches.
Romans 3:20For no one is made right before God by doing what the law requires. The law only helps us recognize what sin really is.
1 Corinthians 1:29so that nobody should boast in God's presence.
1 Corinthians 4:7Who made you so special? What do you have that you weren't given? Since you were given it, why do you proudly claim you weren't?
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 →