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

For by the deeds of the law, no flesh shall be justified in his sight; for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

and be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

He hath

Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? No, but by the law of faith.

Therefore I have something to boast of in Christ Jesus, with regard to God.

And he said unto me, Go in and see the wicked abominations that they do here.

Thus hath the LORD said, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

For though I preach the gospel, I have no reason to glory, for it is an obligation laid upon me; for woe is me, if I do not preach the gospel!

For we do not commend ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf that ye may have something to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.

But what I do, I will continue to do that I may take away the occasion from those who desire it to be found like unto us in that in which they glory.

Certainly it is not expedient for me to glory, but I will come to the visions and the revelations of the Lord.

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law, but desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

But

therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee that they shall say, This is his wife, and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.

Then Abimelech called Abraham and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us and in what have I sinned against thee that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom such a great sin? Thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.

And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Long ago your fathers dwelt on the other side of the river, even Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nachor, and they served other gods.

that no flesh should glory in his presence.

For who makes thee to judge? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, what dost thou glory of, as if thou hadst not received it?

But the scripture has concluded all under sin that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to the believers.

General references

that no flesh should glory in his presence.

Not of works, lest any man should boast.