Paul’s Apostolic Authority
2 Corinthians 10:17
In 9 translations
- BSB
- Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”Jeremiah 9:24
- KJV
- But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- WEB
- But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
- ASV
- But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- LSV
- and he who is boasting—let him boast in the LORD;
- YLT
- and he who is boasting — in the Lord let him boast;
- DBY
- But he that boasts, let him boast in the Lord.
- DRC
- But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- GNV
- But let him that reioyceth, reioyce in the Lord.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- Ὁ δὲ καυχώμενος ἐν κυρίῳ καυχάσθω·
- RP2018
- Ὁ δὲ καυχώμενος, ἐν κυρίῳ καυχάσθω.
- TR-Boyd
- Ὁ δὲ καυχώμενος, ἐν Κυρίῳ καυχάσθω.
- SCR1894
- ο δε καυχωμενος εν κυριω καυχασθω
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
Self-ExaltationCorinthBoastingSelf-RighteousnessGalatians, Epistle to theCorinthians, Second Epistle to theQuotations and AllusionsPaul, the Apostle
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Cross-references most cited first
- Jeremiah 9:23–24This 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…
- 1 Corinthians 1:31Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- James 1:9–10The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
- Psalms 105:3Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
- Isaiah 65:16Whoever 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.
- 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—
- 1 Corinthians 1:29so that no one may boast in His presence.
- Jeremiah 4:2and 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.”
- Romans 5:11Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
- Galatians 6:13–14For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through…
- Psalms 106:5that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance.
- Isaiah 45:25In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
- Isaiah 41:16You 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.
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