2 Corinthians 10:17

But let him that boasts, boast in the Lord:

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

In Context

16so as to preach the gospel in regions beyond you, and not to boast in regions made ready under another man’s line.

18for he that commends himself is not approved; but he whom the Lord commends.

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Cross References

Romans 5:11And not only so, but we rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 1:31that, as it is written: He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the 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 →

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