2 Corinthians 10:17

He that boasteth, however, in the Lord, let him boast;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Unto the regions beyond you, to carry the glad-message: not, within another man’s limit, as to the things made ready, to boast ourselves.

18For, not he that commendeth himself, he, is approved, but he whom, the Lord, doth commend.

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Cross References

Psalms 106:5That I may look upon the welfare of thy chosen ones, That I may rejoice in the joy of thy nation, That I may glory, with thine inheritance.

Isaiah 45:25In Yahweh, shall be justified and shall boast themselves—All the seed of Israel.

Jeremiah 4:2If thou wilt swear, By the life of Yahweh! in faithfulness in justice and in righteousness, Then shall the nations bless themselves in him, And, in him, shall they glory.

Romans 5:11And, not only, so, but are even boasting in God, through our Lord Jesus [Christ],—through whom, now, the reconciliation we have received.

1 Corinthians 1:31In order that, even as it is written—He that boasteth, in the Lord, let him boast.

Philippians 3:3For, we, are the circumcision, who in the Spirit of God, are doing divine service, and are boasting in Christ Jesus, and, not in flesh, having confidence,—

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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