Romans 15:17

I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

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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 servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the Good News of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

18For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.

2 Corinthians 3:4Such confidence we have through Christ toward God,

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 12:11I have become foolish in boasting. You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for I am in no way inferior to the very best apostles, though I am nothing.

Hebrews 2:17Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement 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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