2 Corinthians 10:17
But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
*But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIere. 9.24. 1.cor. 1.31.
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- Jeremiah 9:23–24Rank 1 from verse 17
23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
23¶ *Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
24But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that hee vnderstandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise louing kindnesse, iudgement and righteousnesse in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
- 1 Corinthians 1:31Rank 2 from verse 17
- James 1:9–10Rank 3 from verse 17
9Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
10But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
9Let the brother of low degree, ‖reioyce in that he is exalted:
10But the rich, in that hee is made low: because as the floure of the grasse he shall passe away.
- Isaiah 65:16Rank 4 from verse 17
16That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.
16That he who blesseth himselfe in the earth, shall blesse himselfe in the God of trueth; and he that sweareth in the earth, shall sweare by the God of trueth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.
- Psalms 105:3Rank 5 from verse 17
- 1 Corinthians 1:29Rank 6 from verse 17
- Jeremiah 4:2Rank 7 from verse 17
2And thou shalt swear, The Lord liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
2*And thou shalt sweare, The LORD liueth, in Trueth, in Iudgement, and in Righteousnes, and the nations shall blesse themselues in him, and in him shall they glorie.
- Philippians 3:3Rank 8 from verse 17
- Galatians 6:13–14Rank 9 from verse 17
13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
13For neither they themselues who are circumcised, keepe the Law, but desire to haue you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
14But God forbid that I should glory, saue in the Crosse of our Lord Iesus Christ, ‖by whom the world is crucified vnto me, & I vnto the world.
- Romans 5:11Rank 10 from verse 17
- Isaiah 41:16Rank 11 from verse 17
16Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
16Thou shalt fanne them, and the winde shall carie them away, and the whirlewinde shall scatter them: and thou shalt reioyce in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
- Isaiah 45:25Rank 12 from verse 17
- Psalms 106:5Rank 13 from verse 17
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2 Corinthians 10:17
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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16To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.
16To preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another mans ‖line of things made ready to our hand.
17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
17*But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Selected passage18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
18For, not he that commendeth himselfe is approued, but whom the Lord commendeth.