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 from the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:

He hath

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

I have therefore cause for glorying through Jesus Christ, in those things which pertain to God.

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

Thus saith 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; and woe is to me, if I preach not the gospel!

For we commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them who glory 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 in what they glory, they may be found even as we.

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. 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 by works, lest any man should boast.

But

Therefore it will come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they will say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.

Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, What has thou done to us? and in what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds to me that ought not to be done.

And Joshua said to all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, 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 maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

General references

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Not by works, lest any man should boast.