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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.
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American Standard Version
For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Christian Standard Bible
If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about—but not before God.
English Standard Version
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
New American Standard Bible
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God.
New International Version
If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.
New King James Version
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
World English Bible
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.