2 Corinthians 10:17

2 Corinthians 10:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
• New International Version (NIV)But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)"Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
• New King James Version (NKJV)But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”

Context of 2 Corinthians 10:17

15not boasting out of measure in other people's labours, but having hope, your faith increasing, to be enlarged amongst you, according to our rule, yet more abundantly 16to announce the glad tidings to that [which is] beyond you, not to be boasting in another's rule of things made ready to hand. But he that boasts, let him boast in the Lord. 18For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 10:17 word by word

ὁ δὲ καυχώμενος ἐν κυρίῳ καυχάσθω·Read the interlinear

• boastsκαυχάομαιkauchaomai · to boastG2744
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 10:17

• Psalms 105:3Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.
• Psalms 106:5That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the joy of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
• Isaiah 41:16thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them; and thou shalt rejoice in Jehovah, thou shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
• Isaiah 45:25In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
• Isaiah 65:16so that he who blesseth himself in the land shall bless himself by the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the land shall swear by the God of truth: because the former troubles shall be forgotten, and because they shall be hidden from mine eyes.
• Jeremiah 4:2— and thou shalt in truth, in justice, and in righteousness swear, [As] Jehovah liveth! and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
• Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might; let not the rich glory in his riches:
• Romans 5:11And not only [that], but [we are] making our boast in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom now we have received the reconciliation.
• 1 Corinthians 1:29so that no flesh should boast before God.
• Galatians 6:13For neither do they that are circumcised themselves keep the law; but they wish you to be circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.
• Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who worship by [the] Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, and do not trust in flesh.
• James 1:9But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 10:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord - Instead of boasting or exulting even in your own success in preaching the Gospel, as none can be successful without the especial blessing of God, let God who gave the blessing have the glory. Even the genuine apostle, who has his commission immediately from God himself, takes no praise to himself from the prosperity of his work, but gives it all to God. How little cause then have your uncommissioned men to…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17But he that glorieth - He that boasts. Whatever may be the occasion of his boasting, whether in planting churches or in watering them; whether in his purposes, plans, toils, or success. Paul himself did not deem it improper on some occasions to boast 2 Corinthians 11:16; 2 Corinthians 12:5, but it was not of his own power, attainments, or righteousness. He was disposed to trace all to the Lord, and to regard him as the source of all blessing and all…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-18Verses 12-18 If we would compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle fixes a good rule for his conduct; namely, not to boast of things without his measure, which was the measure God had distributed to him. There is not a more fruitful source of error, than to judge of persons and opinions by our own prejudices. How common is it for persons to judge of their own religious character, by the opinions…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-18Paul quotes Jeremiah 9:24 to show that the Lord guides all missionaries. Boasting does not matter much. Success only matters when the Lord praises our service.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. glorieth--Translate, to accord with 2Co 10:16, "boasteth." In contrast to his opponents' practice of boasting in another's line or sphere, Paul declares the only true boasting is in the Lord (1Co 1:31; 15:10).Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 10:17

• Boasting
• Quotations and Allusions
• Self-Exaltation
• Self-Righteousness

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings