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


In Context

1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter?

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

3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."

4 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, 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.