Romans 4:2

If Abraham were justified by works he could boast, but not before God. Human achievement gives no grounds for boasting in God's presence.

Cross-references · 21

• 1 Cor 1:31That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
• 2 Cor 11:30If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
• Phil 3:9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
• Gal 3:22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
• Eph 2:9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
• 2 Cor 12:1–9It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
• Rom 3:20–28Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
• 1 Cor 1:29That no flesh should glory in his presence.
• 1 Cor 9:16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
• Gal 6:13–14For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
• Gen 12:18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
• 2 Cor 5:12For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
• Jer 9:23–24Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
• Rom 15:17I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
• Gen 12:12–13Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
• 2 Cor 11:12But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
• 1 Cor 4:7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
• Josh 24:2And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
• Gen 12:20And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
• Ezek 8:9And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
• Gen 20:9–13Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.

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