Romans 4:2

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

Cross References (21)

  • 1 Corinthians 1:31 (11)

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

  • 2 Corinthians 11:30 (9)

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

  • Philippians 3:9 (8)

    and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righte

  • Ephesians 2:9 (6)

    not by works, so that no one can boast.

  • Galatians 3:22 (6)

    But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to

  • 1 Corinthians 1:29 (5)

    so that no one may boast in His presence.

  • Romans 3:20–28 (5)

    Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:16 (5)

    Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach

  • Galatians 6:13–14 (5)

    For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your

  • 2 Corinthians 12:1–9 (5)

    I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:12 (3)

    We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can

  • Genesis 12:12–13 (3)

    and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live.

  • Genesis 12:18 (3)

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

  • Jeremiah 9:23–24 (3)

    This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealt

  • Romans 15:17 (3)

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

  • Genesis 12:20 (2)

    Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions.

  • Joshua 24:2 (2)

    And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Te

  • 2 Corinthians 11:12 (2)

    But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equal

  • Genesis 20:9–13 (2)

    Then Abimelech called Abraham and asked, “What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have brought

  • Ezekiel 8:9 (2)

    Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.”

  • 1 Corinthians 4:7 (2)

    For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as