Because of Christ Jesus, I can take pride in my service for God.
If he became acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something to brag about. But he would never be able to brag about it to God.
I have to brag. There is nothing to be gained by it, but I must brag about the visions and other things that the Lord has shown me.
I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged. In all my trouble I am still very happy.
But we are the ones who are truly circumcised, because we worship by the power of God's Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don't brag about what we have done,
He had to be one of us, so that he could serve God as our merciful and faithful high priest and sacrifice himself for the forgiveness of our sins.
Every high priest is appointed to help others by offering gifts and sacrifices to God because of their sins.