Romans 15:17

I have therefore my glorying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16that I should be a minister of Christ Jesus unto the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

18For I will not dare to speak of any things save those which Christ wrought through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.

2 Corinthians 3:4And such confidence have we through Christ to God-ward:

2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but if ye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

2 Corinthians 12:11I am become foolish: ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I am nothing.

Hebrews 2:17Wherefore it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make 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 →

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