Romans 15:17
I have therefore a boast in Christ Jesus in things toward God.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 4:2For if Abraham was made righteous from works, he has a boast, but not before God.
2 Corinthians 3:4And we have such confidence toward God through Christ,
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let not any man think me to be foolish, but if otherwise--even if as foolish--accept me, so that I also may boast some a little.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have become foolish, boasting. Ye compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I came short in nothing of those, superlative apostles, even though I am nothing.
Hebrews 2:17Therefore he was obligated to be made like his brothers in accordance with all things, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things toward God, in order to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
Matthew Henry on Romans 15:15-17
Paul Commends the Brethren. ( a. d. 58.) 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified… Read the whole commentary →