Romans 2:23

You who boast in the Law, do you [repeatedly] dishonor God by breaking the Law?

Romans 2:17

But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely on the Law [for your salvation] and boast in [your special relationship to] God,

John 5:45

Do not think that I [am the One who] will accuse you before the Father. There [already] is one who accuses you: Moses, [the very one] in whom you have placed your hope [for salvation].

who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons, the glory (Shekinah), the [special] covenants [with Abraham, Moses, and David], the giving of the Law, the [system of temple] worship, and the [original] promises.

Jeremiah 8:8-9

“How can you say, ‘We are wise,
And the law of the Lord is with us [and we are learned in its language and teachings]’?
Behold, [the truth is that] the lying pen of the scribes
Has made the law into a lie [a mere code of ceremonial observances].

Matthew 19:17-20

Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.”

Luke 10:26-29

Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?”

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood [ostentatiously] and began praying to himself [in a self-righteous way, saying]: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the rest of men—swindlers, unjust (dishonest), adulterers—or even like this tax collector.

John 9:28-29

And [at that remark] they stormed at him and jeered, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses!

Romans 3:2

Great in every respect. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God [His very words].

James 1:22-27

But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth].

James 4:16-17

But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Romans 2:23

Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?

That makest

General references

Luke 11:35

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