2 Corinthians 10:17 “Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.””

2 Corinthians 10:17

Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

World English Bible

But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”

American Standard Version

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

But let him that reioyceth, reioyce in the Lord.

Darby Translation

But he that boasts, let him boast in the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

and he who is boasting — in the Lord let him boast;

Bible in Basic English

But whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.

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Cross references

“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:31 Psalm 105:3 Isaiah 65:16 Jeremiah 4:2 1 Corinthians 1:29 Philippians 3:3

1 Corinthians 1:31 · BSB

Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Psalm 105:3 · BSB

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Isaiah 65:16 · BSB

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.

Jeremiah 4:2 · BSB

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.”

1 Corinthians 1:29 · BSB

so that no one may boast in His presence.

Philippians 3:3 · BSB

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—

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16so 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.

18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

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