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 by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh 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? Nay: but by the law of faith.

I have therefore that of which I may boast through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

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

Thus says the LORD, 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 nothing to boast of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

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

But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them who desire occasion; that when they glory, they may be found even as we.

It is not expedient for me doubtless to boast. I will come to visions and 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 you, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save you alive.

Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What have you done unto us? and how have I offended you, that you have brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? you have done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.

And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus says the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the River in former times, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nahor: and they served other gods.

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

For who makes you to differ from another? and what have you that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory, as if you had not received it?

But the scripture has consigned all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

General references

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Not of works, lest any man should boast.