2 Corinthians 10:17
15 Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
16 so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.
Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- KJV
- But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- WEB
- But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
- ASV
- But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- DARBY
- But he that boasts, let him boast in the Lord.
- BLB
- But, “The one boasting, let him boast in the Lord.”
- ÅB
- Men den som roser seg, rose seg i Herren!
- OTB
- Men, "Den som roser seg, la ham rose seg i Herren."
- B1930
- Men den som roser sig, rose sig i Herren!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Jeremiah 9:23–24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:31
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Read in contextJames 1:9–10
The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
Read in contextIsaiah 65:16
Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight.
Read in contextPsalms 105:3
Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Read in contextJeremiah 4:2
and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.”
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:29
so that no one may boast in His presence.
Read in contextPhilippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
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