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Romans 4:2
Nestle 1904 Greek New Testament · Berean Standard Bible
εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη ἔχει καύχημα ἀλλ’ οὐ πρὸς Θεόν
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.