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

No flesh will be justified before God by works of the law. Knowledge of sin comes from the law.

I want to be united with him. I no longer want a righteousness of my own that is gained by obeying the law. The righteousness from God is by faith in Christ.

He hath

Where is the boasting? It is excluded. Is it by law? Is it by works? No, it is by a principle of faith.

I glory in Jesus Christ in my service to God.

He said: Go in and see the wicked abominations (abhorrences) that they are committing here.

This is what Jehovah says: Do not let wise people brag about their wisdom. Do not let strong people brag about their strength. Do not let rich people brag about their riches.

Though I preach the good news I do not brag about it. Preaching the good news is my duty (obligation) and I must do it! It would be terrible if I did not preach the good news!

We are not again commending ourselves to you. But we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us. That way you may have an answer for those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.

But what I do, I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that in whatever matter they boast, they may be found equal with me.

I must brag, although it does not do any good. I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

For not even those who receive circumcision obey the Law. They desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.

It is not the result of works. So no man should boast.

But

When the Egyptians see you, they will say: 'This is his wife.' Then they will kill me, but will let you live.

Then Abimelech called Abraham. He said to him: What have you done to us? And how have I sinned against you? You have brought a great sin on me and on my kingdom. You have done to me things that ought not to be done.

Joshua said to all the people: This is what Jehovah, the God of Israel says: 'Long ago your ancestors lived on the other side of the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods. One of those ancestors was Terah, the father of Abraham and Nahor.

No human being should boast before God.

For who made you superior to (different than) another? What do you have that you did not receive? If you did receive it, why do you brag, as if you did not receive it?

But the Scriptures shut up (imprisoned) (pictured) all things (mankind) under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

General references

No human being should boast before God.

It is not the result of works. So no man should boast.