2 Corinthians 10:17
But he that boasts, let him boast in the Lord.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
In Context
18For not *he* that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Cross References
Psalms 106:5That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the joy of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
Isaiah 45:25In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
Jeremiah 4:2and thou shalt in truth, in justice, and in righteousness swear, [As] Jehovah liveth! and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
Romans 5:11And not only [that], but [we are] making our boast in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom now we have received the reconciliation.
1 Corinthians 1:31that according as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in [the] Lord.
Philippians 3:3For *we* are the circumcision, who worship by [the] Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, and do not trust 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 →