Romans 4:2
For if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:31
in order that it may be as Scripture says, "He who boasts--let his boast be in the Lord."
Romans 3:20-28
For on the ground of obedience to Law no man living will be declared righteous before Him. Law simply brings a sure knowledge of sin.
Romans 15:17
I can therefore glory in Christ Jesus concerning the work for God in which I am engaged.
1 Corinthians 1:29
to prevent any mortal man from boasting in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 4:7
Why, who gives you your superiority, my brother? Or what have you that you did not receive? And if you really did receive it, why boast as if this were not so?
1 Corinthians 9:16
If I go on preaching the Good News, that is nothing for me to boast of; for the necessity is imposed upon me; and alas for me, if I fail to preach it!
2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not again commending ourselves to your favour, but are furnishing you with a ground of boasting on our behalf, so that you may have a reply ready for those with whom superficial appearances are everything and sincerity of heart counts for nothing.
2 Corinthians 11:12
But I will persist in the same line of conduct in order to cut the ground from under the feet of those who desire an opportunity of getting themselves recognized as being on a level with us in the matters about which they boast.
2 Corinthians 11:30
If boast I must, it shall be of things which display my weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:1-9
I am compelled to boast. It is not a profitable employment, but I will proceed to visions and revelations granted me by the Lord.
Galatians 3:22
But Scripture has shown that all mankind are the prisoners of sin, in order that the promised blessing, which depends on faith in Jesus Christ, may be given to those who believe.
Galatians 6:13-14
For these very men do not really keep the Law of Moses, but they would have you receive circumcision in order that they may glory in *your* bodies.
Ephesians 2:9
so that it may be impossible for any one to boast.
Philippians 3:9
not having a righteousness of my own, derived from the Law, but that which arises from faith in Christ--the righteousness which comes from God through faith.