Romans 4:2

New American Bible - revised edition

Indeed, if Abraham was justified on the basis of his works, he has reason to boast; but this was not so in the sight of God.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

Then Pharaoh summoned Abram and said to him: “How could you do this to me! Why did you not tell me she was your wife?

Genesis 12:20

Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him.

Ezekiel 8:9

Go in, he said to me, and see the evil abominations they are doing here.

Romans 15:17

In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast in what pertains to God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

so that no human being might boast before God.

1 Corinthians 1:31

so that, as it is written, “Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who confers distinction upon you? What do you possess that you have not received? But if you have received it, why are you boasting as if you did not receive it?

1 Corinthians 9:16

If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!

2 Corinthians 11:12

And what I do I will continue to do, in order to end this pretext of those who seek a pretext for being regarded as we are in the mission of which they boast.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you an opportunity to boast of us, so that you may have something to say to those who boast of external appearance rather than of the heart.

Galatians 3:22

But scripture confined all things under the power of sin, that through faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. What Faith Has Brought Us.

Ephesians 2:9

it is not from works, so no one may boast.

Philippians 3:9

and be found in him, not having any righteousness of my own based on the law but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God, depending on faith

Joshua 24:2

Joshua addressed all the people: “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: In times past your ancestors, down to Terah, father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the River and served other gods.