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


In Context

1 WHAT shall we say then that Abraham hath found, who is our father according to the flesh.

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 reputed to him unto justice.

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

Romans 4:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:2For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:2for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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