Romans 4:2
If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
Text-Critical English NT
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 Abraham our father has discovered according to the flesh?
3For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Cross References
Romans 3:20For by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in his sight, for through the law comes knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29so that no flesh might boast before God.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who regards yoʋ as superior? What do yoʋ have that yoʋ did not receive? And if yoʋ did receive it, why do yoʋ boast as though yoʋ did not receive 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 →