Romans 4:2

New International Version

If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

So Pharaoh summoned 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 about Abram to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and everything he had.

Ezekiel 8:9

And he said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here.”

Romans 15:17

Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

so that no one may boast before him.

1 Corinthians 1:31

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

1 Corinthians 4:7

For 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 boast as though you did not?

1 Corinthians 9:16

For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

2 Corinthians 11:12

And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.

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 trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

Galatians 3:22

But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

Ephesians 2:9

not by works, so that no one can boast.

Philippians 3:9

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.

Joshua 24:2

Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your ancestors, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods.