Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were justified by works, he has glorification; but not before God.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
In Context
1Then what shall we say that Abraham, our father according to the flesh, has found?
Cross References
Romans 3:20Therefore no flesh shall be justified by works of law: for through law there is a perfect knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29in order that no flesh can boast in the sight of God.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who judges you? and what have you which you did not receive. But if indeed you received it, why do you boast, as not having received 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 →