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href="/bsb/romans/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my service to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have the boasting in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus in the things <i>which pertain</i> to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore in Christ Jesus I have reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus regarding what pertains to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus regarding what pertains to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I have therefore my glorying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Because of Christ Jesus, I can take pride in my service for God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I have therefore my glorying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Christ Jesus gives me the right to brag about what I'm doing for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In union with Christ Jesus, then, I can be proud of my service for God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, in the Messiah Jesus I have the right to boast about my work for God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So I boast in Christ Jesus about the things that pertain to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I have therefore cause for glorying through Jesus Christ, in those things which pertain to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I can therefore glory in Christ Jesus concerning the work for God in which I am engaged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have, then, a boasting in Christ Jesus, in the things pertaining to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have the boasting in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I have, then, a boasting in Christ Jesus, in the things pertaining to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I have therefore boasting in Christ Jesus the things toward God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have therefore glory in Christ Jesus towards God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, I have glory in Christ Jesus before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast in what pertains to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast of my work for God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I am proud therefore to glory in Jesus Christ before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />I have pride therefore in Yeshua The Messiah in the presence of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I have, therefore, cause to glory in Christ Jesus in things that pertain to God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Moreover I have boldness in Christ Jesus as to the things appertaining to God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I have therefore cause to glory in Christ Jesus with regard to the things of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I have therefore matter of glorying thro' Jesus Christ, with respect to divine service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I can therefore glory in Christ Jesus concerning the work for God in which I am engaged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I have, therefore, <i>my</i> glorying in Christ Jesus as to the things pertaining to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I have therefore <i>matter of</i> glorying in Christ Jesus, as to the <i>things</i> of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/15-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3729" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Paul the Minister to the Gentiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: Echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2746.htm" title="2746: kauchēsin (N-AFS) -- The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense.">I exult</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in my service</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">2 Corinthians 10:13-18</a></span><br />We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you. / We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ. / Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a></span><br />But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a></span><br />But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7-8</a></span><br />I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. / Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16-18</a></span><br />Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. / What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">2 Corinthians 3:5-6</a></span><br />Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. / And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></span><br />If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Acts 21:19</a></span><br />Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a></span><br />I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></span><br />In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a></span><br />My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.</p><p class="hdg">whereof.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2</a></b></br> For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath <i>whereof</i> to glory; but not before God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14-16</a></b></br> Now thanks <i>be</i> unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/3-4.htm">2 Corinthians 3:4-6</a></b></br> And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: … </p><p class="hdg">in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1</a></b></br> For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things <i>pertaining</i> to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/26-12.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/romans/11-21.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Service</a> <a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Found</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-15.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the preceding verses, Paul discusses his mission to the Gentiles and the work God has accomplished through him. "Exult" suggests a deep sense of joy and pride, not in himself, but in what Christ has done through him. This reflects a common theme in Paul's writings, where he emphasizes boasting only in the Lord (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a>). The phrase "in Christ Jesus" underscores the centrality of Christ in Paul's life and ministry, aligning with his theology that all things are done through Christ (<a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>). This exultation is not self-centered but Christ-centered, highlighting the transformative power of Jesus in Paul's life.<p><b>in my service to God</b><br>Paul's service to God is his apostolic mission, particularly to the Gentiles. This service is not merely a duty but a calling, as seen in <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a>, where Paul is described as a chosen instrument to carry Christ's name before the Gentiles. The term "service" can be linked to the idea of priestly service, as Paul often uses sacrificial language to describe his ministry (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>). This reflects the Old Testament priesthood, where service to God was a sacred duty. Paul's service is characterized by preaching the gospel, establishing churches, and nurturing believers, which he views as an offering to God. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's people being called to serve Him, as seen in the lives of figures like Moses and David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a></b><br>Central to Paul's message, Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God, through whom Paul finds his reason for boasting.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, the Roman church was a diverse community of Jewish and Gentile believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_ministry.htm">Paul's Ministry</a></b><br>Refers to Paul's work in spreading the Gospel and establishing churches throughout the Roman Empire.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/service_to_god.htm">Service to God</a></b><br>This encompasses Paul's dedication and commitment to fulfilling God's mission through his apostolic work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/b/boasting_in_christ_alone.htm">Boasting in Christ Alone</a></b><br>Our achievements and successes in ministry should be attributed to Christ's work in us, not our own abilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/service_as_worship.htm">Service as Worship</a></b><br>True service to God is an act of worship, where we offer our lives as living sacrifices, dedicated to His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_ministry.htm">Humility in Ministry</a></b><br>Recognize that any success in ministry is due to God's grace and power, not personal merit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Just as Paul addressed a diverse Roman church, we should embrace and celebrate diversity within the body of Christ, focusing on our shared mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_through_christ.htm">Empowerment through Christ</a></b><br>Our confidence and strength in serving God come from our relationship with Christ, who empowers us to fulfill His calling.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_true_gospel.htm">What defines the true gospel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_ordo_salutis.htm">What is the Ordo Salutis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_others_praise_you,_not_yourself.htm">Should others praise you instead of yourself?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) This is really the title on which I rest my claim. I <span class= "ital">can</span> boast of a specially sacred office and ministry, given to me by Christ, and not merely of my own devising. The sphere of this office is a religious sphere, it relates to <span class= "ital">"</span>the things pertaining to God."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have therefore whereof I may glory through</span> (rather, <span class="accented">I</span> <span class="accented">have my boasting in</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Christ Jesus in the things that pertain unto God</span> (<span class="greek">τὰ πρὸς Θεόν</span> - the same phrase as is used in <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1</a> with reference to priestly service). St. Paul's purpose in this and the four following verses is to allege proof of his being a true apostle with a right to speak with authority to the Gentiles. It is evident, he says, from the extent and success of my apostolic labours, and the power of God that has accompanied them. So also, still more earnestly and at length, in <a href="/2_corinthians/11.htm">2 Corinthians 11</a>. and 12. As to his reason for frequently thus insisting on his true apostleship, and for asserting it in writing to the Romans, see note on Romans 1:1. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/15-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I exult</span><br /><span class="grk">καύχησιν</span> <span class="translit">(kauchēsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2746.htm">Strong's 2746: </a> </span><span class="str2">The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Christō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in [ my service ]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεόν</span> <span class="translit">(Theon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/15-17.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:17 I have therefore my boasting in Christ (Rom. 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