 | May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. |
 | But 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. |
 | But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. |
| Galatians 6:14 |
Commentary
boast except in the cross. The Gr. word for "boast" is a basic expression of praise, unlike the Eng. word, which necessarily includes the aspect of pride. Paul glories and rejoices in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (cf. Rom. 8:1-3; 1 Cor. 2:2; 1 Pet. 2:24). the world. The evil, Satanic system (see notes on 1 John 2:15, 16; 5:19). crucified to me, and I to the world. The world is spiritually dead to believers, and they are dead to the world (see notes on 2:20; Rom. 6:2-10; 1 John 5:4, 5; cf. Phil. 3:20, 21).
MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Ga 6:14). Nashville: Word Pub.
boast except in the cross. The Gr. word for "boast" is a basic expression of praise, unlike the Eng. word, which necessarily includes the aspect of pride. Paul glories and rejoices in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (cf. Rom. 8:1-3; 1 Cor. 2:2; 1 Pet. 2:24). the world. The evil, Satanic system (see notes on 1 John 2:15, 16; 5:19). crucified to me, and I to the world. The world is spiritually dead to believers, and they are dead to the world (see notes on 2:20; Rom. 6:2-10; 1 John 5:4, 5; cf. Phil. 3:20, 21).
MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Ga 6:14). Nashville: Word Pub.
Verse in Song
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
Author: Isaac Watts
Composer: from a Gregorian chant
Tune: Hamburg (Gregorian chant, arr Mason)
Scripture: Galatians 6:14
1 When I survey the wondrous cross, On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it Lord that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.
3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Logos Hymnal. 1995 (1st edition.). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
Author: Isaac Watts
Composer: from a Gregorian chant
Tune: Hamburg (Gregorian chant, arr Mason)
Scripture: Galatians 6:14
1 When I survey the wondrous cross, On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it Lord that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.
3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Logos Hymnal. 1995 (1st edition.). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.