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

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

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

2 If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way.

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

2 If Abraham was made right by the things he did, he had a reason to brag. But this is not God’s view,

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

2 For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;

2 If Abraham had God’s approval because of something he did, he would have had a reason to brag. But he could not brag to God about it.

2 If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to brag about—but not before God.

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

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

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