Romans 4:2

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.

ASV

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

LSV

For if Abraham was declared righteous by works, he has to boast—but not before God;

YLT

for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;

DBY

For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;Elohim

DRC

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

GNV

For if Abraham were iustified by workes, he hath wherein to reioyce, but not with God.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα· ἀλλʼ οὐ πρὸς θεόν,

RP2018

Εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα, ἀλλ’ οὐ πρὸς τὸν θεόν.

TR-Boyd

Εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα, ἀλλ᾿ οὐ πρὸς τὸν Θεόν.

SCR1894

ει γαρ αβρααμ εξ εργων εδικαιωθη εχει καυχημα αλλ ου προς τον θεον

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• 1 Corinthians 1:31Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
• 2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
• Philippians 3:9and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
• Galatians 3:22But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
• Ephesians 2:9not by works, so that no one can boast.
• 2 Corinthians 12:1–9I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the…
• Romans 3:20–28Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the…
• 1 Corinthians 9:16Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
• Galatians 6:13–14For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through…
• 1 Corinthians 1:29so that no one may boast in His presence.
• Romans 15:17Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
• Genesis 12:18So Pharaoh summoned Abram and asked, “What have you done to me? Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife?
• Genesis 12:12–13and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life…
• Jeremiah 9:23–24This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that…
• 2 Corinthians 5:12We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.
• Genesis 12:20Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions.

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