Parallel Verses English Standard Version For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. King James Bible For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. American Standard Version For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God. Douay-Rheims Bible For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. English Revised Version For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God. Webster's Bible Translation For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. Weymouth New Testament For if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God. Romans 4:2 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesFor Supply, Abraham found nothing according to the flesh; for, if he did, he has something to boast of. By works (ἐξ ἔργων) Lit., out of works. In speaking of the relation of works to justification, Paul never uses διά by or through, but ἐκ out of; works being regarded by the Jew as the meritorious source of salvation. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Abraham. See on he hath. Ezekiel 8:9 And he said to me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here. Ephesians 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. but. 1 Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. Cross References Romans 3:27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 1 Corinthians 1:31 so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." Jump to Previous Abraham Actions Boast Declared Fact Glory Ground Held Justified Presence Pride Principle Reason Righteous Righteousness Something Whereof WorksJump to Next Abraham Actions Boast Declared Fact Glory Ground Held Justified Presence Pride Principle Reason Righteous Righteousness Something Whereof WorksLinks Romans 4:2 NIVRomans 4:2 NLT Romans 4:2 ESV Romans 4:2 NASB Romans 4:2 KJV Romans 4:2 Bible Apps Romans 4:2 Biblia Paralela Romans 4:2 Chinese Bible Romans 4:2 French Bible Romans 4:2 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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