Romans 4:2
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
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Abraham.

Romans 3:20-28
Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the Law. For the Law merely brings awareness of sin. . . .

Philippians 3:9
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

he hath.

Romans 3:27
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.

Romans 15:17
Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

Ezekiel 8:9
Then He said to me, "Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here."

Jeremiah 9:23, 24
This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. . . .

1 Corinthians 9:16
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 the gospel!

2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.

2 Corinthians 11:12, 30
But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about. . . .

2 Corinthians 12:1-9
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. . . .

Galatians 6:13, 14
For the circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. . . .

Ephesians 2:9
not by works, so that no one can boast.

but.

Genesis 12:12, 13, 18, 20
and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, 'This is his wife.' Then they will kill me but will allow you to live. . . .

Genesis 20:9-13
Then Abimelech called Abraham and asked, "What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have brought such tremendous guilt upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should not be done." . . .

Joshua 24:2
And Joshua said to all the people, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Long ago your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods.

1 Corinthians 1:29
so that no one may boast in His presence.

1 Corinthians 4:7
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 though you did not?

Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.

King James Bible
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to brag about--but not before God.

International Standard Version
For if Abraham was justified by actions, he would have had something to boast about—though not before God.

NET Bible
For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about--but not before God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For if Abraham were declared righteous by works, he would have had pride; but not in the presence of God.
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