Bible Strands
Romans 3:27
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Roman believers, concluding his argument on justification by addressing the fate of human self-exaltation.
The words — καύχησις (kauchēsis) means boasting, and ἐξεκλείσθη (exekleisthē) declares it has been shut out.
The thread — The exclusion of boasting appears in Romans 4:2 regarding Abraham, Romans 2:23 regarding those who boast in the law, and 1 Corinthians 1:29 regarding standing before God.
Why it lands — The text states that boasting is barred under the principle of works and is not reinstated under faith, requiring readers to abandon self-justification and rely solely on faith.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
Cross-references
- Romans 4:2 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
- Romans 2:23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?
- 1 Corinthians 1:29 so that no one may boast in His presence.
- Romans 2:17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;
- 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.
- Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
- Zephaniah 3:11 On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain.
- Romans 7:21 So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
- 1 John 5:11 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
- Ezekiel 16:62 So I will establish My covenant with you, and you will know that I am the LORD,