Romans 4:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For if Abraham had been made right with God by doing good deeds he would have had something to boast about, but not in God’s presence.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For if Abraham was justified (established as just by acquittal from guilt) by good works [that he did, then] he has grounds for boasting. But not before God!

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Because if Abraham was made righteous because of his actions, he would have had a reason to brag, but not in front of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For if Abraham was justified by works, he would have glory, but not with God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Romans 4:2 Cross References