2 Corinthians 10:17

Let anyone who boasts make their boast of the Lord.

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In The King James Version

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

In Context

16So that we will be able to tell the good news in the districts beyond you, without trespassing on the sphere assigned to others, or boasting of what has been already done.

18For it is not those who commend themselves that stand the test, but those who are commended by the Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 106:5May I see the good fortune of your elect, may I share in the joy of your nation, and in the pride of your heritage.

Romans 5:11And not only that, but we exult in God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, through whom we have now obtained this reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 1:31so that – in the words of scripture – ‘Whoever boasts should boast of the Lord!’

Philippians 3:3For it is we who are the circumcised – we whose worship is prompted by the Spirit of God, who exult in Christ Jesus, and who do not rely on external privileges;

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 →

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