Romans 15:17
I have therefore matter of glorying in Christ Jesus, as to the things of God.
1770 John Worsley NT
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 were justified by works, he hath something to boast of; but this he hath not before God:
2 Corinthians 3:4And such confidence have we through Christ towards God:
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one think me foolish herein; but if they do, yet bear with my weakness, that I also may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:11Am I become vain in boasting? ye have forced me to it: for I ought to have been recommended by you, as I have in nothing fallen short of the very chiefest of the apostles, though in myself I am nothing.
Hebrews 2:17Whence it behoved Him to be made in all things like unto his brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high-priest in the things concerning God, to make atonement 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 →