Romans 4:2

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to be proud of, but not before God.

Montgomery 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 of Abraham, our ancestor in the flesh?

3For what does Scripture say? And Abraham believed God, and it was set down to his account as righteousness.

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Cross References

Romans 3:20For no man will be justified in God’s sight by works of the Law; for through the Law comes the consciousness of sin.

1 Corinthians 1:29so that no mortal man should glory in his presence.

1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes you a differ, brother? Or what have you that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why are you boasting as if you had 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 →

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