Romans 4:2 in the King James Version
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
Context
1 What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh?
2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”