Romans 15:17
I can therefore glory in Christ Jesus concerning the work for God in which I am engaged.
Hebrews 5:1
For every High Priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God, in order to offer both gifts and sin-offerings,
Philippians 3:3
For we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies:
Hebrews 2:17
And for this purpose it was necessary that in all respects He should be made to resemble His brothers, so that He might become a compassionate and faithful High Priest in things relating to God, in order to atone for the sins of the people.
Romans 4:2
For if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
But to God be the thanks who in Christ ever heads our triumphal procession, and by our hands waves in every place that sweet incense, the knowledge of Him.
2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Such is the confidence which we have through Christ in the presence of God;
2 Corinthians 7:4
I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joy amid all our affliction.
2 Corinthians 11:16-30
To return to what I was saying. Let no one suppose that I am foolish. Or if you must, at any rate make allowance for me as being foolish, in order that I, as well as they, may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:1
I am compelled to boast. It is not a profitable employment, but I will proceed to visions and revelations granted me by the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
It is foolish of me to write all this, but you have compelled me to do so. Why, you ought to have been my vindicators; for in no respect have I been inferior to these superlatively great Apostles, even though in myself I am nothing.