Text -- Romans 4:1-2 (NET)

The Illustration of Justification

4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh, has discovered regarding this matter? 4:2 For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about– but not before God.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Rom 4:1

¹ tn Or “according to natural descent” (BDAG 916 s.v. σάρξ 4).

² tn Grk “has found?”

NET Notes: Rom 4:2

¹ tn Or “was justified.”