Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something of which to boast; but not before God.
Revised King James 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 forefather according to the flesh, has found?
3For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Cross References
Romans 3:20Therefore, by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified in his sight: for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29That no flesh should boast in his presence.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes you superior to another? and what do you have that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you boast, 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 →