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A Godly Form of Boasting
When Paul speaks of "glorying," he isn't expressing sinful pride. Commentators explain this as a form of deep rejoicing and thanksgiving for what God has accomplished through his ministry. It's a legitimate celebration of being used by God, with all the credit and honor directed back to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 15:17
18th Century
Theologian
I have therefore. I have cause for glorying. I have cause for rejoicing that God has made me a minister to the Gentiles and that He has gi…
AT Robertson
On Romans 15:17
In things pertaining to God (τα προς τον θεον). Accusative of general reference of the article used with the prepositional phrase,…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 15:17
19th Century
Bishop
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 m…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 15:13–27
19th Century
Preacher
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself…
John Calvin
On Romans 15:17
16th Century
Theologian
I have then, etc. After having generally commended his own calling, so that the Romans might know he was a true and undoubted apostle of C…
John Gill
On Romans 15:17
17th Century
Pastor
I have therefore whereof I may glory
Not in himself, for he that taught others not to glory in men, would not glory …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 15:14–21
17th Century
Minister
The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. He had written to r…