Romans 4:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Romans 4:2 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 4:2 in 6 Bible Translations

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Romans 4:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Romans 4:2 — World English Bible

Romans 4:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Romans 4:2 — American Standard Version

Romans 4:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Romans 4:2 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 4:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not beforeGod; ”

Romans 4:2 — Darby Translation

Romans 4:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

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

Romans 4:2 — Geneva Bible

Romans 4:2 in Context — Romans 4

1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

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

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

4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

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What Does Romans 4:2 Mean?

Romans 4:2 is a verse from the Book of Romans, part of the New Testament. It appears in Romans chapter 4. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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