Romans 4:2
for if Abraham is-justified out of{works} he-is-having boast-effect; contrariwise, not toward God,
Garth's Hyper-literal Translation
In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
In Context
1So, what[?] we-will-say Abraham, the father of{us}, to-have-discovered according-to flesh[?],
Cross References
Romans 3:20through-that out of{works} of{law} every flesh will_not_be-justified in-sight of{same}, for through of{law} [is] knowledge-upon of{sin}.
1 Corinthians 1:29which-how every flesh would_not_boast in-sight of{the God}.
1 Corinthians 4:7for who[?] is-through-judging/discriminating you[?] Moreover, what[?] you-are-having which you-do_not_take[?] Moreover, if also you-take, what[?] you-are-boasting as not take[ing][?]
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 →