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

1 Corinthians 1:29

1 Corinthians 4:7

Galatians 3:22

General references

1 Corinthians 1:29

Ephesians 2:9

Bible References

Abraham

Wherefore by the works of the law there shall no flesh be justified is his sight, for by the law there is an acknowledgment of sin.

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

He hath

Where then is the boasting [of the Jew]? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No; but by the law of faith.

I have therefore cause of boasting in Christ Jesus in respect to things relating to God;

For if I preach the gospel I have nothing to boast of; for a necessity is laid upon me; for woe is me, if I preach not the gospel.

For we do not again commend ourselves to you, but give you occasion to glory on our account, that you may have something for those that glory in appearance and not in heart.

But what I do I also will do, that I may take away an occasion from those who wish an occasion, that wherein they boast they may be found even as we are.

It is not expedient therefore for me to boast [of these things]; for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

For the circumcised themselves do not keep the law, but they wish you to be circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.

not of works, that no one may boast;

But

that no flesh may glory in the sight of God.

For who made you to differ? And what have you that you did not receive? And if you received, why do you boast as one that receives not?

but the Scripture has shut up all under sin, that the promise of the faith of Jesus Christ may be given to them that believe.

General references

that no flesh may glory in the sight of God.

not of works, that no one may boast;