Romans 15:17
Moreover I have boldness in Christ Jesus as to the things appertaining to God:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 were justified by works, he has glorification; but not before God.
2 Corinthians 3:4But we have such confidence through Christ towards God,
2 Corinthians 11:16Again I say, Let no one consider me to be a fool; but if not, receive me as a fool, in order that I may indeed glory some little.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool: you did compel me. For I ought to be commended by you: for I am not inferior to the very chief of the apostles, if indeed I am nothing.
Hebrews 2:17Therefore he ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, in order that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things appertaining to God, to the end that he may atone 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 →