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Romans 15:17

Romans 15:17
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I will not dare to speak of any of those things,.... He suggests that the false teachers did speak of things which were not done by them at all, and much less were what Christ had done by them;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I have therefore ... - I have cause of glorying. I have cause of rejoicing that God has made me a minister to the Gentiles, and that he has given me such success among them. The ground of this he…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I here therefore whereof I may glory - Being sent of God on this most honorable and important errand, I have matter of great exultation, not only in the honor which he has conferred upon me, but in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 15:17-21

The apostle here gives some account of himself and of his own affairs. Having mentioned his ministry and apostleship, he goes on further to magnify his office in the efficacy of it, and to mention to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I have therefore, &c. Lit., with the best reading, I have therefore my exultation in Christ Jesus as to things God-ward. The words "I have" are slightly emphatic, indicating the reality of his…