Romans 15:17
In Christ Jesus I have reason to boast of my service for God.
Unlocked Literal 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 had been justified by works, he would have had a reason to boast, but not before God.
2 Corinthians 3:4And this is the confidence that we have through Christ before God.
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again: Let no one think I am a fool. But if you do, receive me as a fool so I may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool! You forced me to this, for I should have been praised by you. For I was not at all inferior to the so-called super-apostles, even though I am nothing.
Hebrews 2:17So it was necessary for him to become like his brothers in all ways, so that he would be a merciful and faithful high priest in relation to the things of God, and so that he would bring about the pardon of the people's sins.
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 →