Romans 4:2

New Living Translation

If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way.

Cross References

Genesis 12:18

So Pharaoh summoned Abram and accused him sharply. “What have you done to me?” he demanded. “Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife?

Genesis 12:20

Pharaoh ordered some of his men to escort them, and he sent Abram out of the country, along with his wife and all his possessions.

Ezekiel 8:9

“Go in,” he said, “and see the wicked and detestable sins they are committing in there!”

Romans 15:17

So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my service to God.

1 Corinthians 1:29

As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.

1 Corinthians 1:31

Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 4:7

For what gives you the right to make such a judgment? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?

1 Corinthians 9:16

Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News!

2 Corinthians 11:12

But I will continue doing what I have always done. This will undercut those who are looking for an opportunity to boast that their work is just like ours.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am.

2 Corinthians 5:12

Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart.

Galatians 3:22

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:9

Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

Philippians 3:9

and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.

Joshua 24:2

Joshua said to 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 they worshiped other gods.