Romans 4:2
For if Abraham by works was justified, he had cause for boasting; but not with Aloha.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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 say we of Abraham, the chief of the fathers, that he found in the flesh?
Cross References
Romans 3:20Because by the works of the law no flesh is justified before him; for from the law sin is known.
1 Corinthians 1:29that no flesh may boast before him.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who distinguisheth thee? Or, what hast thou which thou hast not received? And if thou hast received, why dost thou boast as if thou hadst not 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 →