And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that you have done unto me? why did you not tell me that she was your wife?
Romans 4:2 - King James 2000 For if Abraham were justified by works, he has something in which to boast; but not before God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that you have done unto me? why did you not tell me that she was your wife?
And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
I have therefore that of which I may boast through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.
For who makes you to differ from another? and what have you that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory, as if you had not received it?
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them who desire occasion; that when they glory, they may be found even as we.
If I must boast, I will boast of the things which concern my weaknesses.
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer them who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
But the scripture has consigned all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus says the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the River in former times, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nahor: and they served other gods.