Romans 4:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If he became acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something to boast about. But he would never be able to boast about it to God.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

Finally, the king sent for Abram and said to him, “What have you done to me? Why didn't you tell me Sarai was your wife?

Genesis 12:20

So the king told his men to let Abram and Sarai take their possessions and leave.

Ezekiel 8:9

“Go in,” God said, “and see what horrible and evil things the people are doing.”

Romans 15:17

Because of Christ Jesus, I can take pride in my service for God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

God did all this to keep anyone from boasting to him.

1 Corinthians 1:31

So if you want to boast, do what the Scriptures say and boast about the Lord.

1 Corinthians 4:7

What is so special about you? What do you have that you were not given? And if it was given to you, how can you boast?

1 Corinthians 9:16

I don't have any reason to boast about preaching the good news. Preaching is something God told me to do, and if I don't do it, I am doomed.

2 Corinthians 11:12

I plan to go on doing just what I have always done. Then those people won't be able to boast about doing the same things we are doing.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I have to boast, I will boast about how weak I am.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying once more to boast about ourselves. But we want you to be proud of us, when you are with those who are not sincere and boast about what others think of them.

Galatians 3:22

But the Scriptures say that sin controls everyone, so that God's promises will be for anyone who has faith in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:9

It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can boast about.

Philippians 3:9

and to know that I belong to him. I could not make myself acceptable to God by obeying the Law of Moses. God accepted me simply because of my faith in Christ.

Joshua 24:2

Then Joshua told everyone to listen to this message from the LORD, the God of Israel: Long ago your ancestors lived on the other side of the River Euphrates, and they worshipped other gods. This continued until the time of your ancestor Terah and his two sons, Abraham and Nahor.