Romans 15:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.”
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BSBPD
“Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“I have therefore my glorying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“I have, then, a boasting in Christ Jesus, in the things pertaining to God,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Romans 15:17 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 4:2If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
- 2 Corinthians 2:14But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
- 2 Corinthians 3:4Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 7:4Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
- 2 Corinthians 11:16I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
- 2 Corinthians 12:1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.
- Philippians 3:3For 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—
- Hebrews 2:17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
- Hebrews 5:1Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
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