Romans 4:2

God's Word

If Abraham had God’s approval because of something he did, he would have had a reason to brag. But he could not brag to God about it.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

Then Pharaoh called for Abram. “What have you done to me?” he asked. “Why didn’t you tell me that she’s your wife?

Genesis 12:20

Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram. They sent Abram away with his wife and everything that he had.

Ezekiel 8:9

He said to me, “Go in, and see the wicked, disgusting things that the people of Israel are doing here.”

Romans 15:17

So Christ Jesus gives me the right to brag about what I’m doing for God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

As a result, no one can brag in God’s presence.

1 Corinthians 1:31

As Scripture says, “Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord has done.”

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who says that you are any better than other people? What do you have that wasn’t given to you? If you were given what you have, why are you bragging as if it weren’t a gift?

1 Corinthians 9:16

If I spread the Good News, I have nothing to brag about because I have an obligation to do this. How horrible it will be for me if I don’t spread the Good News!

2 Corinthians 11:12

But I’ll go on doing what I’m doing. This will take away the opportunity of those people who want to brag because they think they’re like us.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must brag, I will brag about the things that show how weak I am.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to show you our qualifications again, but we are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us. Then you can answer those who are proud of their appearance rather than their character.

Galatians 3:22

But Scripture states that the whole world is controlled by the power of sin. Therefore, a promise based on faith in Jesus Christ could be given to those who believe.

Ephesians 2:9

It’s not the result of anything you’ve done, so no one can brag about it.

Philippians 3:9

and to have a relationship with him. This means that I didn’t receive God’s approval by obeying his laws. The opposite is true! I have God’s approval through faith in Christ. This is the approval that comes from God and is based on faith

Joshua 24:2

Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: Long ago your ancestors, Terah and his sons Abraham and Nahor, lived on the other side of the Euphrates River and served other gods.