Parallel Verses
King James 2000
I have therefore that of which I may boast through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain 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.
Amplified
In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] 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.
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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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 15:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Is Mocked
16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17 I have therefore that of which I may boast through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not worked by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Hebrews 2:17
Therefore in all things he had to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were justified by works, he has something in which to boast; but not before God.
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the fragrance of his knowledge by us in every place.
2 Corinthians 3:4-6
And such trust have we through Christ toward God:
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.
2 Corinthians 11:16-30
I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
2 Corinthians 12:1
It is not expedient for me doubtless to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:11-21
I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind the very chief apostles, though I be nothing.