Galatians 6:14 “But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesu…”

Galatians 6:14

But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

World English Bible

But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

American Standard Version

But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Geneva Bible 1599

But God forbid that I should reioyce, but in ye crosse of our Lord Iesus Christ, whereby the world is crucified vnto me, and I vnto ye world.

Darby Translation

But far be it from me to boast save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom [the] world is crucified to me, and I to the world.

Young's Literal Translation

And for me, let it not be — to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which to me the world hath been crucified, and I to the world;

Bible in Basic English

But far be it from me to have glory in anything, but only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which this world has come to an end on the cross for me, and I for it.

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Cross references

“God”

Philippians 3:3 Romans 3:4–6 Philippians 3:7 Philippians 3:8

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—

Romans 3:4–6 · BSB

Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”

Philippians 3:7 · BSB

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

Philippians 3:8 · BSB

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

“that I”

1 Corinthians 3:21 Psalm 49:6 Ezekiel 28:2 1 Corinthians 1:29–31 2 Kings 14:9–11 2 Corinthians 11:12

1 Corinthians 3:21 · BSB

Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,

Psalm 49:6 · BSB

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

Ezekiel 28:2 · BSB

“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though yo…

1 Corinthians 1:29–31 · BSB

so that no one may boast in His presence.

2 Kings 14:9–11 · BSB

But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and tra…

2 Corinthians 11:12 · BSB

But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.

“save”

1 Corinthians 2:2 Romans 1:16 Philippians 3:7–11 1 Corinthians 1:23 Isaiah 45:24 Isaiah 45:25

1 Corinthians 2:2 · BSB

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Romans 1:16 · BSB

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Philippians 3:7–11 · BSB

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:23 · BSB

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Isaiah 45:24 · BSB

Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

Isaiah 45:25 · BSB

In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.

“the world”

Romans 6:6 Galatians 2:20 Galatians 5:24 Colossians 3:1–3 1 John 2:15–17 1 Corinthians 15:58

Romans 6:6 · BSB

We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Galatians 2:20 · BSB

I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Galatians 5:24 · BSB

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Colossians 3:1–3 · BSB

Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

1 John 2:15–17 · BSB

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Also

Romans 6:2

Romans 6:2 · BSB

Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?

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

In context

13For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.

15For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.

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