Romans 4:2

New International Reader's Version

Did he become right with God because of something he did? If so, he could brag about it. But he couldn’t brag to God.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

So Pharaoh sent for Abram. “What have you done to me?” he said. “Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife?

Genesis 12:20

Then Pharaoh gave orders to his men about Abram. They sent him on his way. So he left with his wife and everything he had.

Ezekiel 8:9

He continued, “Go through it. Look at the evil things they are doing here. I hate those things.”

Romans 15:17

Because I belong to Christ Jesus, I can take pride in my work for God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

So no one can boast to God.

1 Corinthians 1:31

It is written, “The one who boasts should boast about what the Lord has done.” (Jeremiah 9:24)

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you brag as though you did not?

1 Corinthians 9:16

But when I preach the good news, I can’t brag. I have to preach it. How terrible it will be for me if I do not preach the good news!

2 Corinthians 11:12

And I will keep on doing what I’m doing. That will stop those who claim they have things to brag about. They think they have a chance to be considered equal with us.

2 Corinthians 11:30

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to make an appeal to you again. But we are giving you a chance to take pride in us. Some people take pride in their looks rather than what’s in their hearts. If you take pride in us, you will be able to answer them.

Galatians 3:22

But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin. It does so in order that what was promised might be given to those who believe. The promise comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:9

It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it.

Philippians 3:9

I want to be joined to him. Being right with God does not come from my obeying the law. It comes because I believe in Christ. It comes from God because of faith.

Joshua 24:2

Joshua spoke to all the people. He said, “The Lord is the God of Israel. He says, ‘Long ago your people lived east of the Euphrates River. They worshiped other gods there. Your people included Terah. He was the father of Abraham and Nahor.