Romans 4:2
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”Romans 4:2
What Does Romans 4:2 Mean?
Romans 4:2 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 4, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justification, and Grace.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 4:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 2:9“Not of works, lest any man should boast.”Romans 3:27“Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.”1 Corinthians 1:31“That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”2 Corinthians 11:30“If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.”Galatians 2:16“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”Philippians 3:9“And 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:”Galatians 3:22“But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”Romans 3:20“Therefore 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 Corinthians 1:29“That no flesh should glory in his presence.”1 Corinthians 9:16“For 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!”2 Corinthians 12:1“It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.”Galatians 6:13“For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.”Luke 10:29“But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?”Romans 2:13“(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.”Romans 4:17“(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.”Romans 15:17“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.”Genesis 12:12“Therefore 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.”Genesis 12:18“And 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?”Jeremiah 9:23“Thus 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:”1 Corinthians 4:4“For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.”
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