Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath cause for glorying; though not before God.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 hath obtained by the flesh?
Cross References
Romans 3:20Wherefore by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified before God: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29that no flesh should glory in his presence.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who distinguisheth thee? and what hast thou which thou hast not received? But if thou also hast received it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not 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 →