Romans 15:17

I have therefore glory in Christ Jesus towards God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16That I should be the minister of Christ Jesus among the Gentiles; sanctifying the gospel of God, that the oblation of the Gentiles may be made acceptable and sanctified in the Holy Ghost.

18For I dare not to speak of any of those things which Christ worketh not by me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.

2 Corinthians 3:4And such confidence we have, through Christ, towards God.

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, (let no man think me to be foolish, otherwise take me as one foolish, that I also may glory a little.)

2 Corinthians 12:11I am become foolish: you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you: for I have no way come short of them that are above measure apostles, although I be nothing.

Hebrews 2:17Wherefore it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful priest before God, that he might be a propitiation 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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