For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God - q.d., 'If works were the ground of Abraham's justification, he would have matter for boasting; but as it is perfectly certain that he has none in the sight of God, it follows that Abraham could not have been justified by works.' So Calvin and the best expositors. And to this agree the words of Scripture.