Thereforein ChristJesusI havefound reason for boastingin things pertainingto God.
For ifAbrahamwas justifiedby works,he hassomething to boast about,but not beforeGod.
Boastingis necessary,thoughit is not profitable;but I will goon to visionsand revelationsof the Lord.
Greatis my confidencein you; greatis my boastingon your behalf.I am filledwith comfort;I am overflowingwith joyin allour affliction.
for we are the [true] circumcision,who worshipin the Spiritof Godand gloryin ChristJesusand putnoconfidencein the flesh,
Therefore,He hadto be made likeHis brethrenin all things,sothat He might becomea mercifuland faithfulhigh priestin things pertainingto God,to make propitiationfor the sinsof the people.
For everyhigh priesttakenfrom amongmenis appointedon behalfof menin things pertainingto God,in orderto offerbothgiftsand sacrificesfor sins;