Romans 4:2

For if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 earthly forefather, has gained?

3For what says the Scripture? "And Abraham believed God, and this was placed to his credit as righteousness."

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Cross References

Romans 3:20For on the ground of obedience to Law no man living will be declared righteous before Him. Law simply brings a sure knowledge of sin.

1 Corinthians 1:29to prevent any mortal man from boasting in the presence of God.

1 Corinthians 4:7Why, who gives you your superiority, my brother? Or what have you that you did not receive? And if you really did receive it, why boast as if this were not so?

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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