Charles Ellicott Commentary Romans 15:17

"I have therefore my glorifying in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God." — Romans 15:17 (ASV)

This is really the title on which I rest my claim. I can 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 “the things pertaining to God.”