Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
In Context
1What shall we then say that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
Cross References
Genesis 12:18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done to me? why didst thou not tell me that she is thy wife?
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, What has thou done to us? and in what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds to me that ought not to be done.
Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith the LORD, 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 3:20Therefore by the deeds of the law, there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: 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 maketh thee to differ from another ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive 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 →