Romans 4:2

New English Translation

For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

So Pharaoh summoned Abram and said, “What is this you have done to me? Why didn’t you tell me that she was your wife?

Genesis 12:20

Pharaoh gave his men orders about Abram, and so they expelled him, along with his wife and all his possessions.

Ezekiel 8:9

He said to me, “Go in and see the evil abominations they are practicing here.”

Romans 15:17

So I boast in Christ Jesus about the things that pertain to God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

so that no one can boast in his presence.

1 Corinthians 1:31

so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 4:7

For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

1 Corinthians 9:16

For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

2 Corinthians 11:12

And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

2 Corinthians 11:30

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may be able to answer those who take pride in outward appearance and not in what is in the heart.

Galatians 3:22

But the scripture imprisoned everything and everyone under sin so that the promise could be given – because of the faithfulness of Jesus Christ – to those who believe.

Ephesians 2:9

it is not from works, so that no one can boast.

Philippians 3:9

and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ’s faithfulness – a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ’s faithfulness.

Joshua 24:2

Joshua told all the people, “Here is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘In the distant past your ancestors lived beyond the Euphrates River, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor. They worshiped other gods,