2 Corinthians 10:17
But he who boasts should boast in Lord.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
In Context
16in order to preach the good-news beyond you, not to boast in another measure, in things prepared.
18For he who commends himself, that man is not approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Cross References
Psalms 106:5that I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
Isaiah 45:25In LORD all the seed of Israel shall be justified, and shall glory.
Jeremiah 4:2And thou shall swear, As LORD lives, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. And the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him they shall glory.
Romans 5:11And not only so, but also taking pride in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
1 Corinthians 1:31so that, just as it is written, He who boasts, let him boast in Lord.
Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, men who worship in spirit to God, and who boast in Christ Jesus, and not being confident in flesh.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:13-18
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come… Read the whole commentary →