Devine Scripture

Romans 4:2

Romans chapter 4 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh?

v.2This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:12

    But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

  • Galatians 3:22

    But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

  • Romans 3:20

    because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:1

    I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

  • Philippians 3:9

    and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:29

    that no flesh should glory before God.