Romans 4:2
If he was pronounced righteous as the result of obedience, then he has something to boast of. Yes, but not before God.
Open English Bible (UK)
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, it may be asked, are we to say about Abraham, the ancestor of our nation?
Cross References
Genesis 12:18Pharaoh called Abram and said, ‘What is this that you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham and asked him, ‘What have you done to us? What harm have I done to you to make you bring this great sin on me and my kingdom? You have done to me something that ought not to be done.’
Romans 3:20For no human being will be pronounced righteous before God as the result of obedience to Law; for it is Law that shows what sin is.
1 Corinthians 1:29so that in his presence no one should boast.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes any one of you superior to others? And what have you that was not given you? But if you received it as a gift, why do you boast as if you had 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 →