2 Corinthians 10:17

“But let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

16We hope for this, so that we may preach the gospel even in regions beyond you. We will not boast about the work being done in another's area. 1

18For it is not the one who recommends himself who is approved. Instead, it is the one whom the Lord recommends.

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Cross References

Psalms 106:5Then I will see the prosperity of your chosen, 1 rejoice in the gladness of your nation, 1 and glory with your inheritance. 1

Isaiah 45:25In Yahweh all the descendants of Israel will be justified; they will take pride in him.

Jeremiah 4:2You must be truthful, just, and righteous when you swear, 'As Yahweh lives.' 1 Then the nations will bless themselves in him, and in him they will glory.” 1

Romans 5:11Not only this, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we now have received this reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 1:31As a result, as scripture says, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Philippians 3:3For it is we who are the circumcision. It is we who worship by the Spirit of God. It is we who take pride in Christ Jesus, and who have no confidence in the 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 →

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