Romans 15:17
I have then ground for glorying in Christ Jesus in regard to the things pertaining m God.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 4:2For if Abraham was accepted as righteous through works, he hath ground of boasting. But he hath no ground of boasting before God.
2 Corinthians 3:4And such confidence as this have we through Christ toward God;
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one suppose me a fool; if otherwise, yet even as a fool receive me, that I too may boast myself a little.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool; it is ye that compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind the very foremost apostles, though I am nothing.
Hebrews 2:17Whence it was right for him to be in all respects made like to his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high-priest in things pertaining to God, to make 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 →