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