Romans 4:2
For if Abraham had been justified by works, he would have had a reason to boast, but not before God.
Unlocked Literal 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 then will we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, found?
3For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Cross References
Genesis 12:18Pharaoh summoned 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 for Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? You have done to me that which ought not to be done.”
Jeremiah 9:23Yahweh says this, “Do not let the wise man take pride in his wisdom, 1 or the warrior in his might. Do not let the wealthy man take pride in his riches. 1
Romans 3:20This is because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29He did this so that no one would have a reason to boast before him.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who sees any difference between you and others? What do you have that you did not freely receive? If you have freely received it, why do you boast as if you had not done so?
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 →