Romans 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 4:2 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 4:2 — KJV
“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”
— Romans 4:2 (KJV)
Romans 4:2 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 4:2
“And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:2: abraham, glory, before
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ordained: or, prepared”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:2: works, hath, before
“And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:2: abraham, before, god
“And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:2: abraham, hath, god
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:2: abraham, hath, god
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