Romans 4:2

Modern

If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

Traditional

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

Literal

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has a ground of boasting, but not before God.

Latin

Si enim Abraham ex operibus justificatus est, habet gloriam, sed non apud Deum.

Greek

English

If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Corinthians 1:31
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
Philippians 3:9
…and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
Ephesians 2:9
…not by works, so that no one can boast.
Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
1 Corinthians 1:29
…so that no one may boast in His presence.
Galatians 6:13–14
For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
Romans 3:20–28
Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
1 Corinthians 9:16
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
2 Corinthians 12:1–9
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:23–24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
Genesis 12:12–13
…and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live.

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people