KJV King James Version
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Romans 15:17
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
WEB World English Bible
I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.
ASV American Standard Version
I have therefore my glorying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
I have, then, a boasting in Christ Jesus, in the things pertaining to God,
Surrounding context — Romans 15
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 by the Holy Ghost.
17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:
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2 Corinthians 2:14-16Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.2 Corinthians 12:11-21I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.2 Corinthians 7:4Great [is] my boldness of speech toward you, great [is] my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.2 Corinthians 12:1It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.2 Corinthians 3:4-6And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:Hebrews 5:1For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things [pertaining] to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:Hebrews 2:17Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.2 Corinthians 11:16-30I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.Romans 4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
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