Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was declared righteous by works, he has to boast—but not before God;
Literal Standard Version
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, will we say Abraham our father to have found, according to flesh?
Cross References
Genesis 12:18And Pharaoh calls for Abram and says, “What [is] this you have done to me? Why have you not declared to me that she [is] your wife?
Genesis 20:9and Abimelech calls for Abraham and says to him, “What have you done to us? And what have I sinned against you, that you have brought on me, and on my kingdom, a great sin? Works which are not done you have done with me.”
Jeremiah 9:23Thus said YHWH: “Do not let the wise boast himself in his wisdom, || Nor let the mighty boast himself in his might, || Do not let the rich boast himself in his riches,
Romans 3:20for this reason by works of law will no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29that no flesh may glory before Him;
1 Corinthians 4:7for who makes you to differ? And what do you have, that you did not receive? And if you also received, why do you glory as not having received?
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 →