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 works of the law {no person will be declared righteous} before him, for through the law [comes] knowledge of sin.

and may be found in him, not having my righteousness [which is] from the law, but [which is] through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith,

He hath

Therefore, where [is] boasting? It has been excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith.

Therefore I have a reason for boasting in Christ Jesus regarding the things concerning God.

And he said to me, "Come and see the detestable things, the evil that they are doing here.

Thus says Yahweh, "[The] wise man must not boast in his wisdom, and the warrior must not boast in his might, [the] wealthy man must not boast in his wealth.

For if I proclaim the gospel, it is not to me a reason for boasting, for necessity is imposed on me. For woe is to me if I do not proclaim the gospel.

We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, in order that you may have [an answer] for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

But what I am doing, I will also do, in order that I may remove the opportunity of those who want an opportunity, that they may be found just as also we [are] in what they are boasting about.

It is necessary to boast; [it is] not profitable, but I will proceed to visions and revelations of the Lord.

For not even those who are circumcised observe the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised in order that they may boast in your flesh.

[it is] not from works, so that no one can boast.

But

and it shall happen [that], if the Egyptians see you, then they will say, 'This [is] his wife,' then they will kill me but let you live.

And Abimelech called for Abraham and said to him, "What have you done to us? And how have I sinned against you that you brought upon me and upon my kingdom a great sin? You have done things to me that should not be done."

And Joshua said to all the people, "Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel: '{Long ago} your ancestors--Terah the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor--lived beyond the river, and they served other gods.

so that all flesh may not boast before God.

For who concedes you [superiority]? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if indeed you received [it], why do you boast as [if you] did not receive [it]?

But the scripture imprisoned all under sin, in order that the promise could be given by faith in Jesus Christ to those who believe.

General references

so that all flesh may not boast before God.

[it is] not from works, so that no one can boast.