Romans 4:2

First Nations Version

If Father of Many Nations (Abraham) found good standing with Creator because he earned it by hard work, then he would be able to boast. But not in the eyes of the Great Spirit.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:31

This brings full meaning to the Sacred Teachings that say, “Let the one who boasts boast in what the Great Spirit has done.”

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I choose to brag about the things that show how weak I am.

Philippians 3:9

To be in full harmony with the Chosen One is my desire. I do not want to gain my own good standing with Creator by keeping tribal law but by trusting in the Chosen One. This good standing comes from the Great Spirit by trusting in what he has done, not what I can do.

Ephesians 2:9

In this way, no one can brag or boast about themselves, but only humbly give thanks.

Galatians 3:22

But our Sacred Teachings make it clear that because of broken ways Creator has rounded everyone up into one corral, so that the promise he made to Father of Many Nations (Abraham) would be sure to find its way to all who trust in what Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One has done.

1 Corinthians 9:16

I should not be given special honor for telling the good story, for it is a burden that has been laid on my shoulders. Trouble waits for me if I have failed in this sacred task!

1 Corinthians 1:29

In this way, no one will be able to boast when they stand before the Great Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to make ourselves look big in your eyes, but we do want you to be proud of us in a good way. Then you will be able to see through the ones who brag about how things look on the outside rather than what is in the heart.

Romans 15:17

The Chosen One Creator Sets Free (Jesus) has given me reason to brag about my work among you Outside Nations, but only to bring honor to Great Spirit.

2 Corinthians 11:12

I will keep walking this same path, so that these puffed-up message bearers will have no solid ground to walk on when they brag that they walk in the same manner that we do.

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who made you better than others? Do you have anything that was not gifted to you? If it was a gift, then why do you behave as if you gained it by yourselves?