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Romans 4:2

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

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

3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

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Romans 4:2 in every translation

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before 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.