King James Bible
KJVFor if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
Translation Comparison
Romans 4:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Romans 4:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God; | |
English Revised VersionERV | For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. | |
World English BibleWEB | For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | For if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;
English Revised Version
ERVFor if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
World English Bible
WEBFor if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfor if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;
American King James Version
AKJVFor if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTFor if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.
King James Bible
KJVFor if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
American Standard Version
ASVFor if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;
English Revised Version
ERVFor if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
World English Bible
WEBFor if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfor if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;
American King James Version
AKJVFor if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTFor if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.