New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Romans 4:2
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
World English Bible
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
American Standard Version
For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Berean Literal Bible
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has a ground of boasting, but not before God.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Romans 4
1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has discovered?
2 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.
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