2 Corinthians 10:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)17 [Jer. 9:24 says], “But the person who boasts should boast about the Lord.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 However, let him who boasts and glories boast and glory in the Lord. [Jer. 9:24.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 But, “the one who brags should brag in the Lord.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 But whoever glories, let him glory in the Lord. Ver Capítulo |
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real “Jews” in God’s eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God’s Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].
Therefore, just as sin came into the world through [the action of] one man [i.e., Adam] and [physical] death through that sin, so [physical] death has spread to all people, because all people have sinned. [Note: This difficult passage (verses 12-21) seems to be saying that the entire human race must experience physical death because of Adam’s sin (I Cor. 5:22), which is somehow considered to be everyone’s sin. See Murray, pp. 180-187, for a thorough discussion].