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NASB | Romans 4:2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 4:2 For 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. |
Subject: Two aspects of one truth. |
Bible Note: Informative insight! The MacArthur Study Bible comments, "'boast.' If Abraham's own works had been the basis of his justification, he would have had every right to boast in God's presence. That makes the hypothetical premise of v.2 unthinkable (Eph. 2:8,9; 1 Cor. 1:29)." Ryrie's Expanded Edition Study Bible states, "Paul's point in this chapter is that the faith-righteousness principle is not new, and he uses Abraham as proof." |
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