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Romans 4:2

For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
Romans 4:2 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.

    ASV

  • For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.

    BBE

  • For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;

    DBY

  • For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.

    WEB

  • for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast -- but not before god;

    YLT

  • For if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.

    ENG

  • For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.

    WBT

  • If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

    BSB

In context

1What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

4Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

Cross-references

People in this verse

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