2 Corinthians 10:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

But whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Free Bible Version

“If anyone wants to boast, boast about the Lord.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But let him that reioyceth, reioyce in the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Translation for Translators

I try to do according to what someone/Jeremiah wrote in the Scriptures, If anyone wants to boast about something, he should boast only about what the Lord God has done.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“But let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Noah Webster Bible

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

World English Bible

But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”

Young's Literal Translation

and he who is boasting — in the Lord let him boast;

Context

Paul’s Apostolic Authority

¹⁶so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory. ¹⁷Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”¹⁸For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Sermons

The Least

Gareth Evans

Summary

In this verse, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of humility and giving glory to God rather than boasting about one's own accomplishments. He reminds the Corinthians that true commendation comes from the Lord, not from human praise or self-promotion. By redirecting the focus to God, Paul encourages believers to maintain a proper perspective on their achievements and to acknowledge that all talents and successes ultimately come from Him. This verse serves as a reminder to remain humble and to attribute all honor and glory to God in every aspect of life.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord - Instead of boasting or exulting even in your own success in preaching the Gospel, as none can be successful without the especial blessing of God, let God who gave the blessing have the glory. Even the genuine apostle, who has his commission immediately from God himself, takes no praise to himself from the prosperity of his work, but gives it all to God. How little cause then have your uncommissioned men to boast, to whom God has assigned no province, and who only boast in another man's line of things made ready to their hand!

2 Corinthians 10:17

Paul’s Apostolic Authority

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

But whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Free Bible Version

“If anyone wants to boast, boast about the Lord.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But let him that reioyceth, reioyce in the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Translation for Translators

I try to do according to what someone/Jeremiah wrote in the Scriptures, If anyone wants to boast about something, he should boast only about what the Lord God has done.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“But let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Noah Webster Bible

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

World English Bible

But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”

Young's Literal Translation

and he who is boasting — in the Lord let him boast;