Romans 4:2 For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, ...

4:2 AMP

逐节对照

Amplified Bible - For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God.
新标点和合本 - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，就有可夸的；只是在　神面前并无可夸。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，他就有可夸的，但是在上帝面前他一无可夸。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，他就有可夸的，但是在　神面前他一无可夸。
当代译本 - 亚伯拉罕如果是因行为而被称为义人，就可以夸口了，但他在上帝面前没有可夸的。
圣经新译本 - 亚伯拉罕若是因行为称义，就有可夸的，只是不能在　神面前夸口。
中文标准译本 - 事实上，如果亚伯拉罕本于行为被称为义，他就有可夸耀的；然而在神面前他并没有可夸耀的。
现代标点和合本 - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，就有可夸的，只是在神面前并无可夸。
和合本（拼音版） - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，就有可夸的，只是在上帝面前并无可夸。
New International Version - If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.
New International Reader's Version - Did he become right with God because of something he did? If so, he could brag about it. But he couldn’t brag to God.
English Standard Version - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
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.
Christian Standard Bible - If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about — but not before God.
New American Standard Bible - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God.
New King James Version - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
American Standard Version - For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
King James Version - For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
New English Translation - For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.
World English Bible - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
新標點和合本 - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，就有可誇的；只是在神面前並無可誇。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，他就有可誇的，但是在上帝面前他一無可誇。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，他就有可誇的，但是在　神面前他一無可誇。
當代譯本 - 亞伯拉罕如果是因行為而被稱為義人，就可以誇口了，但他在上帝面前沒有可誇的。
聖經新譯本 - 亞伯拉罕若是因行為稱義，就有可誇的，只是不能在　神面前誇口。
呂振中譯本 - 倘若亞伯拉罕是由於行為而得稱義，他就有可誇了，可不是在上帝面前有可誇啊。
中文標準譯本 - 事實上，如果亞伯拉罕本於行為被稱為義，他就有可誇耀的；然而在神面前他並沒有可誇耀的。
現代標點和合本 - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，就有可誇的，只是在神面前並無可誇。
文理和合譯本 - 亞伯拉罕若因行見義、則有可誇、然於上帝前則無之、
文理委辦譯本 - 曰、縱有之、亦無可誇、若亞伯拉罕恃己所行而稱義、則有可誇、惟在上帝前、本無可誇也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 若亞伯拉罕由其所行而得稱義、則有可誇、惟於天主前無有也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 彼若欲以事功見稱、誠有所誇；然在天主之前、實不足多也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - En realidad, si Abraham hubiera sido justificado por las obras, habría tenido de qué jactarse, pero no delante de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 만일 아브라함이 행위로 의롭다는 인정을 받았다면 자랑할 것이 있었을 것입니다. 그러나 사실 그에게는 하나님 앞에서 자랑할 것이 아무것도 없었습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Если бы Авраам получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Богом.
Восточный перевод - Если бы Ибрахим получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Всевышним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Если бы Ибрахим получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Аллахом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Если бы Иброхим получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Всевышним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - S’il a été déclaré juste en raison de ce qu’il a fait, alors certes, il peut se vanter. Mais ce n’est pas ainsi que Dieu voit la chose !
Nestle Aland 28 - εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα, ἀλλ’ οὐ πρὸς θεόν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα, ἀλλ’ οὐ πρὸς Θεόν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Se de fato Abraão foi justificado pelas obras, ele tem do que se gloriar, mas não diante de Deus.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nếu vì làm lành mà Áp-ra-ham được Đức Chúa Trời nhìn nhận là người công chính vô tội, hẳn ông có lý do tự hào. Nhưng Đức Chúa Trời không thừa nhận điều ấy.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - อันที่จริงถ้านับว่าอับราฮัมเป็นผู้ชอบธรรมโดยการประพฤติ เขาก็มีข้อที่จะอวดได้ แต่ไม่เป็นเช่นนั้นเลยต่อหน้าพระเจ้า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ถ้าอับราฮัมพ้นผิดโดยการปฏิบัติตน ท่านก็สามารถโอ้อวดได้ แต่ไม่ใช่ในสายตาของพระเจ้า

交叉引用

Ezekiel 8:9 - And He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked, repulsive acts that they are committing here.”
Galatians 3:22 - But the Scripture has imprisoned everyone [everything—the entire world] under sin, so that [the inheritance, the blessing of salvation] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe [in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s precious Son].
Romans 15:17 - In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God.
2 Corinthians 5:12 - We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an occasion to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances [the virtues they pretend to have] rather than what is [actually] in heart.
1 Corinthians 4:7 - For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]?
Jeremiah 9:23 - Thus says the Lord, “Let not the one who is wise and skillful boast in his insight; let not the one who is mighty and powerful boast in his strength; let not the one who is rich boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] abundance;
Jeremiah 9:24 - but let the one who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me [and acknowledges Me and honors Me as God and recognizes without any doubt], that I am the Lord who practices lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight,” says the Lord.
Genesis 20:9 - Then Abimelech called Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us? And how have I offended you that you have brought on me and my kingdom a great sin? You have done to me what ought not to be done [to anyone].”
Genesis 20:10 - And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What have you encountered or seen [in us or our customs], that you have done this [unjust] thing?”
Genesis 20:11 - Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘Surely there is no fear or reverence of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’
Genesis 20:12 - Besides, she actually is my [half] sister; she is the daughter of my father [Terah], but not of my mother; and she became my wife.
Genesis 20:13 - When God caused me to wander from my father’s house, I said to her, ‘This kindness and loyalty you can show me: at every place we stop, say of me, “He is my brother.” ’ ”
2 Corinthians 11:12 - But what I am doing I will keep doing, [for I am determined to keep this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things they brag about.
Galatians 6:13 - For even the circumcised [Jews] themselves do not [really] keep the Law, but they want to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh [that is, in the fact that they convinced you to be circumcised].
Galatians 6:14 - But far be it from me to boast [in anything or anyone], except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Genesis 12:18 - Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, “What is this that you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?
2 Corinthians 12:1 - It is necessary to boast, though nothing is gained by it; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:2 - I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven.
2 Corinthians 12:3 - And I know that such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—
2 Corinthians 12:4 - was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words which man is not permitted to speak [words too sacred to tell].
2 Corinthians 12:5 - On behalf of such a man [and his experiences] I will boast; but in my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.
2 Corinthians 12:6 - If I wish to boast, I will not be foolish, because I will be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it], so that no one will credit me with more than [is justified by what] he sees in me or hears from me.
2 Corinthians 12:7 - Because of the surpassing greatness and extraordinary nature of the revelations [which I received from God], for this reason, to keep me from thinking of myself as important, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, to torment and harass me—to keep me from exalting myself!
2 Corinthians 12:8 - Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me;
2 Corinthians 12:9 - but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.
1 Corinthians 1:29 - so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.
Romans 3:20 - For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].
Romans 3:21 - But now the righteousness of God has been clearly revealed [independently and completely] apart from the Law, though it is [actually] confirmed by the Law and the [words and writings of the] Prophets.
Romans 3:22 - This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction,
Romans 3:23 - since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 3:24 - and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,
Romans 3:25 - whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus’ crucifixion].
Romans 3:26 - It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior].
Romans 3:27 - Then what becomes of [our] boasting? It is excluded [entirely ruled out, banished]. On what principle? On [the principle of good] works? No, but on the principle of faith.
Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God].
Genesis 12:20 - So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him on his way, with his wife and all that he had.
Ephesians 2:9 - not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
Joshua 24:2 - Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor, lived beyond the [Euphrates] River in ancient times; and they served other gods.
1 Corinthians 9:16 - For if I [merely] preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, for I am compelled [that is, absolutely obligated to do it]. Woe to me if I do not preach the good news [of salvation]!
Genesis 12:12 - so when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife’; and they will kill me [to acquire you], but they will let you live.
Genesis 12:13 - Please tell them that you are my sister so that things will go well for me for your sake, and my life will be spared because of you.”
Philippians 3:9 - and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.
2 Corinthians 11:30 - If I must boast, I will boast of the things that reveal my weakness [the things by which I am made weak in the eyes of my opponents].
1 Corinthians 1:31 - so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the Lord.”

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God.
新标点和合本 - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，就有可夸的；只是在　神面前并无可夸。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，他就有可夸的，但是在上帝面前他一无可夸。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，他就有可夸的，但是在　神面前他一无可夸。
当代译本 - 亚伯拉罕如果是因行为而被称为义人，就可以夸口了，但他在上帝面前没有可夸的。
圣经新译本 - 亚伯拉罕若是因行为称义，就有可夸的，只是不能在　神面前夸口。
中文标准译本 - 事实上，如果亚伯拉罕本于行为被称为义，他就有可夸耀的；然而在神面前他并没有可夸耀的。
现代标点和合本 - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，就有可夸的，只是在神面前并无可夸。
和合本（拼音版） - 倘若亚伯拉罕是因行为称义，就有可夸的，只是在上帝面前并无可夸。
New International Version - If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.
New International Reader's Version - Did he become right with God because of something he did? If so, he could brag about it. But he couldn’t brag to God.
English Standard Version - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
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.
Christian Standard Bible - If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about — but not before God.
New American Standard Bible - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God.
New King James Version - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
American Standard Version - For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
King James Version - For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
New English Translation - For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.
World English Bible - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
新標點和合本 - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，就有可誇的；只是在神面前並無可誇。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，他就有可誇的，但是在上帝面前他一無可誇。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，他就有可誇的，但是在　神面前他一無可誇。
當代譯本 - 亞伯拉罕如果是因行為而被稱為義人，就可以誇口了，但他在上帝面前沒有可誇的。
聖經新譯本 - 亞伯拉罕若是因行為稱義，就有可誇的，只是不能在　神面前誇口。
呂振中譯本 - 倘若亞伯拉罕是由於行為而得稱義，他就有可誇了，可不是在上帝面前有可誇啊。
中文標準譯本 - 事實上，如果亞伯拉罕本於行為被稱為義，他就有可誇耀的；然而在神面前他並沒有可誇耀的。
現代標點和合本 - 倘若亞伯拉罕是因行為稱義，就有可誇的，只是在神面前並無可誇。
文理和合譯本 - 亞伯拉罕若因行見義、則有可誇、然於上帝前則無之、
文理委辦譯本 - 曰、縱有之、亦無可誇、若亞伯拉罕恃己所行而稱義、則有可誇、惟在上帝前、本無可誇也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 若亞伯拉罕由其所行而得稱義、則有可誇、惟於天主前無有也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 彼若欲以事功見稱、誠有所誇；然在天主之前、實不足多也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - En realidad, si Abraham hubiera sido justificado por las obras, habría tenido de qué jactarse, pero no delante de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 만일 아브라함이 행위로 의롭다는 인정을 받았다면 자랑할 것이 있었을 것입니다. 그러나 사실 그에게는 하나님 앞에서 자랑할 것이 아무것도 없었습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Если бы Авраам получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Богом.
Восточный перевод - Если бы Ибрахим получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Всевышним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Если бы Ибрахим получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Аллахом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Если бы Иброхим получил оправдание по делам, то ему было бы чем хвалиться, но только не перед Всевышним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - S’il a été déclaré juste en raison de ce qu’il a fait, alors certes, il peut se vanter. Mais ce n’est pas ainsi que Dieu voit la chose !
Nestle Aland 28 - εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα, ἀλλ’ οὐ πρὸς θεόν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη, ἔχει καύχημα, ἀλλ’ οὐ πρὸς Θεόν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Se de fato Abraão foi justificado pelas obras, ele tem do que se gloriar, mas não diante de Deus.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nếu vì làm lành mà Áp-ra-ham được Đức Chúa Trời nhìn nhận là người công chính vô tội, hẳn ông có lý do tự hào. Nhưng Đức Chúa Trời không thừa nhận điều ấy.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - อันที่จริงถ้านับว่าอับราฮัมเป็นผู้ชอบธรรมโดยการประพฤติ เขาก็มีข้อที่จะอวดได้ แต่ไม่เป็นเช่นนั้นเลยต่อหน้าพระเจ้า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ถ้าอับราฮัมพ้นผิดโดยการปฏิบัติตน ท่านก็สามารถโอ้อวดได้ แต่ไม่ใช่ในสายตาของพระเจ้า

Ezekiel 8:9 - And He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked, repulsive acts that they are committing here.”
Galatians 3:22 - But the Scripture has imprisoned everyone [everything—the entire world] under sin, so that [the inheritance, the blessing of salvation] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe [in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s precious Son].
Romans 15:17 - In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God.
2 Corinthians 5:12 - We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an occasion to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances [the virtues they pretend to have] rather than what is [actually] in heart.
1 Corinthians 4:7 - For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]?
Jeremiah 9:23 - Thus says the Lord, “Let not the one who is wise and skillful boast in his insight; let not the one who is mighty and powerful boast in his strength; let not the one who is rich boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] abundance;
Jeremiah 9:24 - but let the one who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me [and acknowledges Me and honors Me as God and recognizes without any doubt], that I am the Lord who practices lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight,” says the Lord.
Genesis 20:9 - Then Abimelech called Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us? And how have I offended you that you have brought on me and my kingdom a great sin? You have done to me what ought not to be done [to anyone].”
Genesis 20:10 - And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What have you encountered or seen [in us or our customs], that you have done this [unjust] thing?”
Genesis 20:11 - Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘Surely there is no fear or reverence of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’
Genesis 20:12 - Besides, she actually is my [half] sister; she is the daughter of my father [Terah], but not of my mother; and she became my wife.
Genesis 20:13 - When God caused me to wander from my father’s house, I said to her, ‘This kindness and loyalty you can show me: at every place we stop, say of me, “He is my brother.” ’ ”
2 Corinthians 11:12 - But what I am doing I will keep doing, [for I am determined to keep this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things they brag about.
Galatians 6:13 - For even the circumcised [Jews] themselves do not [really] keep the Law, but they want to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh [that is, in the fact that they convinced you to be circumcised].
Galatians 6:14 - But far be it from me to boast [in anything or anyone], except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Genesis 12:18 - Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, “What is this that you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?
2 Corinthians 12:1 - It is necessary to boast, though nothing is gained by it; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:2 - I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven.
2 Corinthians 12:3 - And I know that such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—
2 Corinthians 12:4 - was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words which man is not permitted to speak [words too sacred to tell].
2 Corinthians 12:5 - On behalf of such a man [and his experiences] I will boast; but in my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.
2 Corinthians 12:6 - If I wish to boast, I will not be foolish, because I will be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it], so that no one will credit me with more than [is justified by what] he sees in me or hears from me.
2 Corinthians 12:7 - Because of the surpassing greatness and extraordinary nature of the revelations [which I received from God], for this reason, to keep me from thinking of myself as important, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, to torment and harass me—to keep me from exalting myself!
2 Corinthians 12:8 - Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me;
2 Corinthians 12:9 - but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.
1 Corinthians 1:29 - so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.
Romans 3:20 - For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].
Romans 3:21 - But now the righteousness of God has been clearly revealed [independently and completely] apart from the Law, though it is [actually] confirmed by the Law and the [words and writings of the] Prophets.
Romans 3:22 - This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction,
Romans 3:23 - since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 3:24 - and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,
Romans 3:25 - whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus’ crucifixion].
Romans 3:26 - It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior].
Romans 3:27 - Then what becomes of [our] boasting? It is excluded [entirely ruled out, banished]. On what principle? On [the principle of good] works? No, but on the principle of faith.
Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God].
Genesis 12:20 - So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him on his way, with his wife and all that he had.
Ephesians 2:9 - not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
Joshua 24:2 - Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor, lived beyond the [Euphrates] River in ancient times; and they served other gods.
1 Corinthians 9:16 - For if I [merely] preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, for I am compelled [that is, absolutely obligated to do it]. Woe to me if I do not preach the good news [of salvation]!
Genesis 12:12 - so when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife’; and they will kill me [to acquire you], but they will let you live.
Genesis 12:13 - Please tell them that you are my sister so that things will go well for me for your sake, and my life will be spared because of you.”
Philippians 3:9 - and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.
2 Corinthians 11:30 - If I must boast, I will boast of the things that reveal my weakness [the things by which I am made weak in the eyes of my opponents].
1 Corinthians 1:31 - so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the Lord.”