Romans 4:2
1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
- KJV
- For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
- WEB
- For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
- ASV
- For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
- DARBY
- For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;
- BLB
- For if Abraham was justified by works, he has a ground of boasting, but not before God.
- ÅB
- For hvis Abraham ble rettferdiggjort av gjerninger, har han noe å rose seg av. Men det har han ikke for Gud.
- OTB
- Hvis Abraham virkelig ble rettferdiggjort ved gjerninger, har han noe å rose seg av, men ikke for Gud.
- B1930
- For blev Abraham rettferdiggjort av gjerninger, da har han noget å rose sig av. Men det har han ikke for Gud;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Corinthians 1:31
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Read in context2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
Read in contextPhilippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Read in contextEphesians 2:9
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Read in contextGalatians 3:22
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Read in context1 Corinthians 9:16
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
Read in contextGalatians 6:13–14
For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:29
That no flesh should glory in his presence.
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