Romans 4:2

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?

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

3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
KJV King James Version: For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
WEB World English Bible: For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
ASV American Standard Version: For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;
DBY Darby Translation: For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;
WBS Webster Bible: For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.