Romans 4:2

2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.

2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God.

2For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God.

2If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

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

2For if Abraham were iustified by workes, he hath wherein to reioyce, but not with God.

2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.

2Did he become right with God because of something he did? If so, he could brag about it. But he couldn’t brag to God.

2God did not accept Abraham as right with him because Abraham had done good things. If God had done that, then Abraham would have been able to boast about himself. But he could not boast to God.

2For if Abraham was declared righteous by works, he has to boast—but not before God;