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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
If he was justified by works, then he "has something to boast about, but not before God," that is, he can boast that he accomplished something well by his own labors, but this does not mean boasting before God, and is not directed toward God.
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Second, when he says, for if Abraham, he answers the question he had raised. He does two things. First, he shows that Abraham did not obtain justification through circumcision and the other works of the law, but rather through faith; second, he commends his faith, at who against hope (Rom 4:18). In regard to the first he does two things. First, he explains his position with a reason based on divine acceptance; second, by reason of God's promise, at for not through the law (Rom 4:13). In regard to the first he does three things. …
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