Romans 4:2 - The Scriptures 1998

² For if Aḇ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² 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)

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

Common English Bible

² 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

² For if Abraham was justified by works, he would have glory, but not with God.

Romans 4:2 Cross References

Genesis 12:18

And Pharaoh called Aḇ

Genesis 12:20

And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him, and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had.

Ezekiel 8:9

And He said to me, “Go in, and see the evil abominations which they are doing there.”

Romans 15:17

Therefore I have cause for boasting in Messiah יהושע  in the matters pertaining to Elohim.

1 Corinthians 1:29

so that no flesh should boast in His presence.

1 Corinthians 1:31

that, as it has been written, “He who boasts, let him boast in יהוה.”

1 Corinthians 4:7

For who makes you to differ? And what do you have that you did not receive? And if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

1 Corinthians 9:16

For if I bring the Good News, it is no boasting for me, for necessity is laid on me, and it is woe to me if I do not bring the Good News!

2 Corinthians 11:12

And I shall go on doing as I do, in order to cut off the occasion from those desiring an occasion, so that in that which they boast, they might be found also as we are.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I have to boast, I shall boast of matters that show up my weakness.

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we do not again commend ourselves to you, but give you an occasion to boast on our behalf, in order that you have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.

Galatians 3:22

But the Scripture has shut up all mankind under sin, that the promise by belief in יהושע  Messiah might be given to those who believe.

Ephesians 2:9

it is not by works, so that no one should boast.

Philippians 3:9

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through belief in Messiah, the righteousness which is from Elohim on the basis of belief,

Joshua 24:2

And Yehoshua said to all the people, “Thus said יהוה  Elohim of Yisra’ĕ