Romans 15:17

So I have pride in Christ Jesus in the things which are God's.

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In The King James Version

I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

In Context

16To be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, doing the work of a priest in the good news of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles might be pleasing to God, being made holy by the Holy Spirit.

18And I will keep myself from talking of anything but those things which Christ has done by me to put the Gentiles under his rule in word and in act,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.

2 Corinthians 3:4And this is the certain faith which we have in God through Christ:

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, Let me not seem foolish to anyone; but if I do, put up with me as such, so that I may take a little glory to myself.

2 Corinthians 12:11I have been forced by you to become foolish, though it was right for my praise to have come from you: for in no way was I less than the chief of the Apostles, though I am nothing.

Hebrews 2:17Because of this it was necessary for him to be made like his brothers in every way, so that he might be a high priest full of mercy and keeping faith in everything to do with God, making offerings 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 →

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