4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh, 1 has discovered regarding this matter? 2 4:2 For if Abraham was declared righteous 3 by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.
1 tn Or “according to natural descent” (BDAG 916 s.v. σάρξ 4).
2 tn Grk “has found?”
3 tn Or “was justified.”