Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was accepted as righteous through works, he hath ground of boasting. But he hath no ground of boasting before God.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
In Context
1What advantage then shall we say that Abraham our father had as to the flesh?
Cross References
Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Nor let the mighty glory in his might, Nor let the rich glory in his riches!
Romans 3:20Because by works of the Law no flesh shall be accepted as righteous: for by the Law is the knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29that no flesh might glory before God.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who maketh thee to differ from another? And what hast thou that thou didst not receive? But if thou didst receive it, why dost thou boast, 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 →