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

because that by the deeds of the law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. For by the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith

He hath

Where is then thy rejoicing? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

I have, therefore, whereof I may rejoice in Christ Jesus, in those things which pertain to God.

And he said unto me, "Go thy way in, and look what wicked abominations they do there."

Moreover, thus sayeth the LORD, "Let not the wise man rejoice in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength; neither the rich man in his riches.

In that I preach the gospel, I have nothing to rejoice of. For necessity is put unto me. Woe is it unto me if I preach not the gospel.

We praise not ourselves again unto you, but give you an occasion to rejoice of us, that ye may have somewhat against them, which rejoice in the face, and not in the heart.

Nevertheless what I do, that will I do to cut away occasion from them which desire occasion, that they might be found like unto us in that wherein they rejoice:

It is not expedient for me, no doubt, to rejoice; Nevertheless I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

For they themselves which are circumcised keep not the law: but desire to have you circumcised that they might rejoice in your flesh.

and cometh not of works, lest any man should boast himself.

But

It will come to pass, therefore, when the Egyptians see thee, that they will say, 'she is his wife.' And so shall they slay me and save thee.

And Abimelech called Abraham and said unto him, "What hast thou done unto us, and what have I offended thee, that thou shouldest bring on me and on my kingdom so great a sin? Thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done."

And Joshua said unto all the people, "Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the water in old time even Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, and served strange gods.

that no flesh should rejoice in his presence.

For who preferreth thee? What hast thou, that thou hast not received? If thou have received it: why boastest thou as though thou hadst not received it?

But the scripture concluded all things under sin, that the promise by the faith of Jesus Christ should be given unto them that believe.

General references

that no flesh should rejoice in his presence.

and cometh not of works, lest any man should boast himself.