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Romans 4:2
For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.
Romans 4:2 · Bible in Basic English
Romans 4:2 in other translations
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
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In context
1 What, then, may we say that Abraham, our father after the flesh, has got?
2 For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.
3 But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.
4 Now, the reward is credited to him who does works, not as of grace but as a debt.
5 But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness.
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