Romans 4:17 describes Abraham's faith in God who creates from nothing — the basis for his righteousness, excluding any boast in works.

In Romans 3:20-28, Paul establishes that no one is justified by works, excluding boasting — directly reinforcing why Abraham cannot boast.

Romans 3:27 explicitly asks what becomes of boasting and answers it is excluded by the law of faith — the same logic applied to Abraham here.

Romans 15:17 shows Paul boasting in Christ's work, contrasting the vain boasting in works that Abraham cannot have before God.

Jeremiah 9:24 says proper boasting is in knowing God — reinforcing that Abraham's boasting would be misplaced; only God is worthy.

Philippians 3:9 contrasts self-righteousness with faith-righteousness, echoing that Abraham's potential boasting in works is nullified by faith.

Ephesians 2:9 says salvation is not from works so no one can boast — a direct parallel to the principle that Abraham cannot boast before God.

In Galatians 6:14, Paul boasts only in the cross — the proper response to the impossibility of boasting in works. Parallel: both contrast fleshly boasting with gospel boasting.

Galatians 6:13 describes false teachers boasting in circumcision — a fleshly boast that Romans 4:2 excludes for Abraham. Parallel theme of illegitimate boasting.

Galatians 3:22 says all are imprisoned under sin, so justification must be by faith — this explains why Abraham cannot boast in works.

1 Corinthians 4:7 asks what you have that you did not receive — echoing that Abraham's righteousness is a gift, not a boast.

1 Corinthians 1:29 directly states that no one may boast before God — reinforcing why Abraham cannot.

Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in human abilities — directly parallel to Abraham being unable to boast in his works.

Galatians 2:16 declares justification by faith, not works — directly affirming why Abraham has nothing to boast about.

1 Corinthians 4:4 notes that even a clear conscience does not justify — like Abraham, no one can boast in their own works.

2 Corinthians 11:12 addresses false apostles boasting in their mission — parallels the improper boasting in works Paul excludes for Abraham.

In 2 Corinthians 11:30, Paul boasts in weakness — a different kind than the works-boasting excluded here. Contrast between fleshly and humble boasting.

2 Corinthians 12:1-9 expands on boasting in weaknesses, especially the thorn. Contrasts with the impossibility of boasting in works before God.

1 Corinthians 9:16 says even preaching the gospel gives no ground for boasting — similar to Abraham's works not providing grounds for boasting.