Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

General references

Bible References

Must

2 Corinthians 11:16
Again I say, let no one think me foolish; but if you do, receive me even as foolish, so that I also may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:1
Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glory to search out one’s own glory.
Proverbs 27:2
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
Jeremiah 9:23
Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches;

I will

2 Corinthians 12:5
On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions.

General references

1 Corinthians 2:3
I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling,