2 Corinthians 10:17

But whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16So that we may be able to go on and take the good news to countries still farther away than you are, and not take credit for another man's work in making things ready to our hand.

18For the Lord's approval of a man is not dependent on his opinion of himself, but on the Lord's opinion of him.

Read all of 2 Corinthians 10

Cross References

Psalms 106:5So that I may see the well-being of the people of your selection, and have a part in the joy of your nation, and take pride in your heritage.

Isaiah 45:25In the Lord will all the seed of Israel get their rights, and they will give glory to him.

Jeremiah 4:2And you will take your oath, By the living Lord, in good faith and wisdom and righteousness; and the nations will make use of you as a blessing, and in you will they take a pride.

Romans 5:11And not only so, but we have joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we are now at peace with God.

1 Corinthians 1:31So that, as it is said in the holy Writings, Whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.

Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who give worship to God and have glory in Jesus Christ, and have no faith 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Corinthians 10:17