Romans 4:2
For, if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath whereof to boast;—nevertheless, not towards God,—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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—as touching Abraham our forefather?
Cross References
Genesis 12:18And Pharaoh called out to Abram, and said, What is this thou hast done to me? Wherefore didst thou not tell me, that she was, thy wife?
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, What hast thou done to us? and wherein had I sinned against thee, that thou shouldst have brought in over me and over my kingdom, a sin so great? Deeds, which should not be done, hast thou done with me.
Jeremiah 9:23Thus, saith Yahweh Let not, the wise man, glory in his wisdom, Neither let, the mighty man, glory, in his might,—Let not, the rich man, glory in his riches;
Romans 3:20Inasmuch as, by works of law, shall no flesh be declared righteous before him,—through law, in fact, is discovery of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:29So that no flesh should boast before God.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou which thou didst not receive? But, if thou didst even receive it, why dost thou boast, as though 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 →