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Romans 15:17

So in Christ Jesus I do have a boast in things pertaining to God;

Family 35 New Testament

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 a minister of Jesus Christ to the nations, serving the Gospel of God as a priest so that the Gentiles might become an acceptable offering, sanctified by Holy Spirit.

18because I do not presume to speak of anything except those things that Christ has accomplished through me to make the Gentiles obedient—by word and deed,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2If Abraham was really justified by works, he has a boast—but not before God.

2 Corinthians 3:4Now we have such confidence before God because of the Christ;

2 Corinthians 11:16Again I say, let no one think me a fool. But should anyone do so, at least receive me as a fool, that I also may boast a little bit.

2 Corinthians 12:11I have been boasting foolishly, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, because in nothing have I been inferior to the very best apostles, though I am nothing.

Hebrews 2:17That is why He was obliged to become like those ‘brothers’ in all respects, so that He could be a merciful and faithful high priest, in what concerns God, with a view to making 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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