2 Corinthians 10:17 · KJV
“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”
— 2 Corinthians 10:17
To preach the gospel in the {regions} beyond you, {and} not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. {line: or, rule}
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
2 Corinthians 10 — Context
Not boasting of things without {our} measure, {that is}, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, {enlarged...: or, magnified in you}
16To preach the gospel in the {regions} beyond you, {and} not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. {line: or, rule}
17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Cross References
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise {man} glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty {man} glory in his might, let not the rich {man} glory in his riches:
1 Corinthians 1:31
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
James 1:9-10
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: {rejoice: or, glory}
Psalms 105:3
Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
Isaiah 65:16
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.
Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Jeremiah 4:2
And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
1 Corinthians 1:29
That no flesh should glory in his presence.