Romans 15:17

I have then my boast in Christ Jesus concerning the things of God.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

In Context

16I act as priest of the gospel of God; so that the Gentiles, when offered before him, may be an acceptable sacrifice, because consecrated by the Holy Spirit.

18For I will not dare to speak of any thing except that which Christ has done through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to be proud of, but not before God.

2 Corinthians 3:4Such confidence I have through Christ before God.

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one think me a fool. Or, if you must, at least bear with me as a fool, that I, too, may do a little boasting.

2 Corinthians 12:11I am become a fool - you have forced me to; for you yourselves ought to have been my vindicators. In no respect am I inferior to these superapostolic apostles, even though I am nothing.

Hebrews 2:17And so it was necessary that he should in all points be made like his brothers, so that he might become a compassionate and faithful high priest, in all that relates to God, to make reconciliation 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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