Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” New Living Translation As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.” English Standard Version “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” Berean Standard Bible Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” Berean Literal Bible But, "The one boasting, let him boast in the Lord." King James Bible But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. New King James Version But “he who glories, let him glory in the LORD.” New American Standard Bible But THE ONE WHO BOASTS IS TO BOAST IN THE LORD. NASB 1995 But HE WHO BOASTS IS TO BOAST IN THE LORD. NASB 1977 But HE WHO BOASTS, LET HIM BOAST IN THE LORD. Legacy Standard Bible But HE WHO BOASTS IS TO BOAST IN THE LORD. Amplified Bible However, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS BOAST IN THE LORD.” Christian Standard Bible So let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the one who boasts must boast in the Lord. American Standard Version But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Contemporary English Version The Scriptures say, "If you want to brag, then brag about the Lord." English Revised Version But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Whoever brags should brag about what the Lord has done." Good News Translation But as the scripture says, "Whoever wants to boast must boast about what the Lord has done." International Standard Version "The person who boasts should boast in the Lord." Majority Standard Bible Rather, ?Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.? NET Bible But the one who boasts must boast in the Lord. New Heart English Bible But "he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord." Webster's Bible Translation But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Weymouth New Testament But "whoever boasts, let his boast be in the Lord." World English Bible But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who is boasting—let him boast in the LORD; Berean Literal Bible But, "The one boasting, let him boast in the Lord." Young's Literal Translation and he who is boasting -- in the Lord let him boast; Smith's Literal Translation But he boasting, let him boast in the Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version But whoever glories, let him glory in the Lord. New American Bible “Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.” New Revised Standard Version “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he who boasts, let him glory in the LORD. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he who boasts, let him boast in THE LORD JEHOVAH. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut let him that boasts, boast in the Lord: Godbey New Testament But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord; Haweis New Testament But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Mace New Testament but he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Weymouth New Testament But "whoever boasts, let his boast be in the Lord." Worrell New Testament But he that glories let him glory in the Lord; Worsley New Testament But let him, that glorieth, glory in the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Apostolic Authority…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. 17Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” 18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.… 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. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. 1 Corinthians 1:31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” 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. Philippians 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— Romans 15:17 Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God. 1 Corinthians 3:21 Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours, 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? Ephesians 2:9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Isaiah 45:25 In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult. Psalm 34:2 My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. Psalm 44:8 In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah 1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” Isaiah 41:16 You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Isaiah 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. Treasury of Scripture But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord. Psalm 105:3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Psalm 106:5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. Isaiah 41:16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel. Jump to Previous Boast Boasting Boasts Desire Glorieth GloryJump to Next Boast Boasting Boasts Desire Glorieth Glory2 Corinthians 10 1. Against the false apostles, who disgraced the weakness of his person and bodily presence, 4. he shows the spiritual might and authority with which he was armed against all adverse powers; 7. assuring those who at his coming he will be found as mighty in word as he is now in writing; 12. and encouraging them to reach out themselves beyond their compass. Rather This word indicates a contrast or correction to a previous statement. In the context of 2 Corinthians 10, Paul is addressing the issue of boasting and self-commendation among the Corinthians. He contrasts worldly boasting with the proper focus of boasting, which should be in the Lord. This sets the stage for a redirection from self-centeredness to God-centeredness. Let him who boasts boast in the Lord Persons / Places / Events 1. Apostle PaulThe author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, dealing with issues of authority and boasting. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality, where Paul established a church. 3. False Apostles Individuals in Corinth who were challenging Paul's authority and boasting in their own achievements. Teaching Points Boasting in the LordBelievers are called to find their identity and worth in what God has done, not in personal achievements or status. Humility and Dependence True Christian living involves recognizing our dependence on God for all things, fostering a spirit of humility. Discernment of True Authority Evaluate spiritual leaders by their faithfulness to Christ and the gospel, rather than their personal charisma or achievements. The Source of Our Confidence Our confidence should be rooted in God's power and promises, not in human wisdom or strength. Witnessing Through Our Boast When we boast in the Lord, we testify to His greatness and draw others to Him, making our lives a living testimony of His grace.(17) He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.--Better, He that boasteth, the English translators having again yielded to their besetting weakness for variation. On the general meaning of the phrase, which has been used before, see Note on 1Corinthians 1:31. Here it has a more special force. "To boast in the Lord" was to boast as in the sight of Christ of that of which the boaster thought as done, not by himself, but by Christ as dwelling in him.Verse 17. - But he that glorieth, etc.; literally, he that boasteth, etc. (see note on 1 Corinthians 1:31; Jeremiah 9:24). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Rather,δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. “{Let} him who Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. boasts καυχώμενος (kauchōmenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2744: To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. boast καυχάσθω (kauchasthō) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2744: To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord.” Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Links 2 Corinthians 10:17 NIV2 Corinthians 10:17 NLT 2 Corinthians 10:17 ESV 2 Corinthians 10:17 NASB 2 Corinthians 10:17 KJV 2 Corinthians 10:17 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 10:17 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 10:17 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 10:17 French Bible 2 Corinthians 10:17 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 10:17 But he who boasts let him boast (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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