2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God.
2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God.
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.
4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
4:2For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;
4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
4:2for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;
4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.