NET Bible
"For if Abraham was declared righteous by works, he has something to boast about– but not before God."
— Romans 4:2, NET Bible
“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”
“For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God. ”
“For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.”
“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.”
“For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.”
“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”
The Illustration of Justification What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh, has discovered regarding this matter?
For if Abraham was declared righteous by works, he has something to boast about– but not before God.
For what does the scripture say?“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.
But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness.