2 Corinthians 10:17

But "he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord."

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16so as to proclaim the Good News even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.

18For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

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Cross References

Psalms 106:5that I may see the prosperity of your chosen,that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,that I may glory with your inheritance.

Isaiah 45:25In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

Jeremiah 4:2and you shall swear, 'As the Lord lives,' in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. The nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory."

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

1 Corinthians 1:31that, according as it is written, "He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord."

Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and 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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