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Credit God as the Source
Commentators universally agree that this verse, echoing Jeremiah 9:24, commands believers to redirect all boasting. Instead of taking pride in personal talents, wealth, or accomplishments, we are to glory in the Lord, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of every gift, success, and blessing we enjoy.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:17
18th Century
Theologian
But he that glorieth, he that boasts. Whatever may be the occasion of his boasting—whether in planting churches or in watering them; wheth…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:17
19th Century
Bishop
He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.—Better, He that boasteth, the English translators having again yiel…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:17
As in 1 Corinthians 1:31, Paul cites Jer 9:24. Boasting is illegitimate, whether it be of one’s own accomplishments or status or of ano…
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John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 10:17
16th Century
Theologian
But he that glories—This statement is made by way of correction, as his glorying might be looked upon as having the appearance of empty bo…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:17
17th Century
Pastor
But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord. Not in himself, nor in his outward circumstances of life, or inward endow…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 10:12–18
17th Century
Minister
If we were to compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle establishes a good rule for hi…