Romans 15:17
I have, therefore, [my] boasting in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God,—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 by works was declared righteous, he hath whereof to boast;—nevertheless, not towards God,—
2 Corinthians 3:4But, such confidence as this, have we, through the Christ, towards God.
2 Corinthians 11:16Again, I say—let no one deem me to be, foolish; but, otherwise, at least, as foolish, give me welcome, that, I also, some little, may boast myself.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have become foolish,—ye, compelled me:—I, in fact, ought, by you, to have been commended; for, not a whit, have I come behind the exceeding overmuch apostles,—even if I am nothing:
Hebrews 2:17Whence he was obliged, in every way, unto the brethren, to be made like, that he might become a merciful and faithful high-priest, in the things pertaining unto God,—for the making of propitiation 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 →