Romans 4:2

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Summary

Romans 4:2

For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

Abraham

Romans 3:20

Philippians 3:9

He hath

But

General references

1 Corinthians 1:29

Ephesians 2:9

Bible References

Abraham

Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the Law, but one that comes through the faithfulness of the Messiah, the righteousness that comes from God and that depends on faith.

He hath

What, then, is there to boast about? That has been eliminated. On what principle? On that of actions? No, but on the principle of faith.

Therefore, in the Messiah Jesus I have the right to boast about my work for God.

Then he told me, "Go on through that entrance, so you may see the wicked, detestable things that they're committing here."

This is what the LORD says: "The wise man is not to boast in his wisdom; the strong man is not to boast in his strength; and the rich man is not to boast in his riches.

For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, for this obligation has been entrusted to me. How terrible it would be for me if I didn't preach the gospel!

We are not recommending ourselves to you again but are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who are proud of outward things rather than inward character.

But I will go on doing what I'm doing in order to deny an opportunity to those people who want an opportunity to be recognized as our equals in the work they are boasting about.

I must boast, although it does not do any good. Let's talk about visions and revelations from the Lord.

Why, not even those who are circumcised obey the Law! They simply want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your external appearance.

and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.

But

When the Egyptians see you, they will say, "She is his wife.' Then they'll kill me, but allow you to live.

Then Abimelech called Abraham and asked him, "What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have brought such great sin against me and my kingdom? You've done things to me that ought not to have been done."

and Joshua told all of the people, "This is what the LORD God of Israel has to say:

so that no one may boast in God's presence.

For who makes you superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not receive it?

But the Scripture has captured everything by means of sin's net, so that what was promised by the faithfulness of the Messiah might be granted to those who believe.

General references

so that no one may boast in God's presence.

and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.