2 Corinthians 10:17: (King James Version) But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

The word for “glory” here in the Greek is Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance #2744, kauchaomai. It is a verb meaning “boast, glory, joy, rejoice.”

The same verse in New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition: But he who boasts is to boast in the Lord.

The same verse in the New Living Translation: As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.”

This ties back to Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NASB1995): 23 Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.

The Apostle Paul quoted this Jeremiah text in his letter to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 1:27-31: 27 but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, 28 and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, 29 so that no man may boast before God. 30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31 so that, just as it is written, (quoting Jeremiah) “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

The Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:14:  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.

We don’t want to pridefully boast or brag about our own accomplishments, riches or talents, as they all come from the Lord and made possible through the sacrifice of His son, Jesus. Our lives are to reflect God and Jesus in all things, so any and all of the credit and appreciation should be directed accordingly.

Additional Resources:
Christian Questions Podcast Episode #1075: “Am I an Arrogant Christian?”
Balancing humility and appropriate pride to combat arrogance
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CQ Rewind Show Notes

For kids, parents and Bible class teachers, we recommend this short, animated video:
“What is humility?”