Parallel Verses
Amplified
In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found
King James Version
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
Holman Bible
Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus
International Standard Version
Therefore, in the Messiah Jesus I have the right to boast about my work for God.
A Conservative Version
I have therefore a boast in Christ Jesus in things toward God.
American Standard Version
I have therefore my glorifying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.
An Understandable Version
Therefore, as I have fellowship with Christ Jesus, I am proud of my service to God.
Anderson New Testament
I have, therefore, cause to glory in Christ Jesus in things that pertain to God.
Bible in Basic English
So I have pride in Christ Jesus in the things which are God's.
Common New Testament
Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I have therefore matter of glorying thro' Jesus Christ, with respect to divine service.
Darby Translation
I have therefore whereof to boast in Christ Jesus in the things which pertain to God.
Godbey New Testament
Moreover I have boldness in Christ Jesus as to the things appertaining to God:
Goodspeed New Testament
So as a follower of Christ Jesus I have reason to be proud of my work for God.
John Wesley New Testament
I have therefore whereof to glory, through Jesus Christ, in the things pertaining to God.
Julia Smith Translation
I have therefore boasting in Christ Jesus the things toward God.
King James 2000
I have therefore that of which I may boast through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore I have a reason for boasting in Christ Jesus regarding the things concerning God.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore I have boasting in Christ Jesus as to the things pertaining to God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have, therefore, whereof I may rejoice in Christ Jesus, in those things which pertain to God.
Moffatt New Testament
Now in Christ Jesus I can be proud of my work for God.
Montgomery New Testament
I have then my boast in Christ Jesus concerning the things of God.
NET Bible
So I boast in Christ Jesus about the things that pertain to God.
New Heart English Bible
I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.
Noyes New Testament
I have then ground for glorying in Christ Jesus in regard to the things pertaining m God.
Sawyer New Testament
I have therefore cause of boasting in Christ Jesus in respect to things relating to God;
The Emphasized Bible
I have, therefore, myboasting in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I have therefore cause to glory in Christ Jesus with regard to the things of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
It is, then, through my union with Christ Jesus that I have a proud confidence in my work for God.
Webster
I have therefore cause for glorying through Jesus Christ, in those things which pertain to God.
Weymouth New Testament
I can therefore glory in Christ Jesus concerning the work for God in which I am engaged.
Williams New Testament
So, as a Christian, I am proud of the things that I have done for God.
World English Bible
I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.
Worrell New Testament
I have, therefore, my glorying in Christ Jesus as to the things pertaining to God.
Worsley New Testament
I have therefore matter of glorying in Christ Jesus, as to the things of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have, then, a boasting in Christ Jesus, in the things pertaining to God,
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Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 15:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Is Mocked
16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I minister as a priest the gospel of God, in order that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable [to Him], sanctified [made holy and set apart for His purpose] by the Holy Spirit. 17 In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God. 18 For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed,
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed [to act] on behalf of men in things relating to God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Philippians 3:3
for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh—
Hebrews 2:17
Therefore, it was essential that He had to be made like His brothers (mankind) in every respect, so that He might [by experience] become a merciful and faithful High Priest in things related to God, to make atonement (propitiation) for the people’s sins [thereby wiping away the sin, satisfying divine justice, and providing a way of reconciliation between God and mankind].
Romans 4:2
For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God.
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Such is the confidence and steadfast reliance and absolute trust that we have through Christ toward God.
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride and boasting on your behalf. I am filled [to the brim] with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in spite of all our trouble.
2 Corinthians 11:16-30
I repeat then, let no one think that I am foolish; but even if you do, at least accept me as foolish, so that I too may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:1
It is necessary to boast, though nothing is gained by it; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Now I have become foolish; you have forced me [by questioning my apostleship]. Actually I should have been commended by you [instead of being treated disdainfully], for I was not inferior to those