Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
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Bible References
Boasteth
Luke 14:11
Because every one who shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Luke 18:10
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
2 Corinthians 11:13
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2 Peter 2:15
leaving the straight way, they have wandered off, following in the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the reward of iniquity; and had the conviction of his own conscience:
Jude 1:12
These are rocks in your love-feasts, feasting along with you without fear shepherdizing themselves, clouds without water, driven away by the winds; withered trees, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
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Romans 1:22
Saying that they were wise, they became fools,
James 4:16
But you are now boasting in your arrogances: all such boasting is wicked.