Romans 15:17

I have, then, a boasting in Christ Jesus, in the things pertaining to God,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16for my being a servant of Jesus Christ to the nations, acting as priest in the good news of God, that the offering up of the nations may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

18for I will not dare to speak anything of the things that Christ did not work through me, to obedience of nations, by word and deed,

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Cross References

Romans 4:2for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast — but not before God;

2 Corinthians 3:4and such trust we have through the Christ toward God,

2 Corinthians 11:16Again I say, may no one think me to be a fool; and if otherwise, even as a fool receive me, that I also a little may boast.

2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool — boasting; ye — ye did compel me; for I ought by you to have been commended, for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles — even if I am nothing.

Hebrews 2:17wherefore it did behove him in all things to be made like to the brethren, that he might become a kind and stedfast chief-priest in the things with 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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