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καυχάομαι

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
καυχάομαι
Greek transliteration: 
kauchaomai
Simplified transliteration: 
kauchaomai
Principal Parts: 
καυχήσομαι, ἐκαυχησάμην, -, κεκαύχημαι, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
2744
GK Number: 
3016
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
37
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-1d(1a)
Gloss: 
to boast, brag about; to rejoice in, glory in; this can refer to proper or improper boasting, depending on the object of the boast
Definition: 
to glory, boast, Rom. 2:17, 23; ὑπέρ τινος, to boast of a person or thing, to undertake a complimentary testimony to, 2 Cor. 12:5; to rejoice, exult, Rom. 5:2, 3, 11

Greek-English Concordance for καυχάομαι

Romans 2:17 But if you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the law, and boast (kauchasai | καυχᾶσαι | pres mid ind 2 sg) in God,
Romans 2:23 You who boast (kauchasai | καυχᾶσαι | pres mid ind 2 sg) in the law, by your breaking of the law you dishonor God!
Romans 5:2 through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice (kauchōmetha | καυχώμεθα | pres mid ind 1 pl) in hope of sharing the glory of God.
Romans 5:3 And not only that, but we (kauchōmetha | καυχώμεθα | pres mid ind 1 pl) also rejoice (kauchōmetha | καυχώμεθα | pres mid ind 1 pl) in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Romans 5:11 And not only that, but we (kauchōmenoi | καυχώμενοι | pres mid ptcp nom pl masc) also rejoice (kauchōmenoi | καυχώμενοι | pres mid ptcp nom pl masc) in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we now have received reconciliation.
1 Corinthians 1:29 so that no one can boast (kauchēsētai | καυχήσηται | aor mid subj 3 sg) in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:31 so that, as it is written, “Let (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) the one who boasts (kauchōmenos | καυχώμενος | pres mid ptcp nom sg masc), boast (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 3:21 So then, let (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) no one boast (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) with respect to men. For all things are yours,
1 Corinthians 4:7 For who sees anything superior in you? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast (kauchasai | καυχᾶσαι | pres mid ind 2 sg) as if you did not receive it?
1 Corinthians 13:3 If I give away everything I own, and if I surrender my body to be burned (kauchēsōmai | καυχήσωμαι | aor mid subj 1 sg), but do not have love, it benefits me nothing.
2 Corinthians 5:12 For we are not again recommending ourselves to you but giving you an occasion to boast on our behalf, so that you may be able to answer those who (kauchōmenous | καυχωμένους | pres mid ptcp acc pl masc) boast (kauchōmenous | καυχωμένους | pres mid ptcp acc pl masc) of what is seen and not of what is in the heart.
2 Corinthians 7:14 For if I (kekauchēmai | κεκαύχημαι | perf mid ind 1 sg) have (kekauchēmai | κεκαύχημαι | perf mid ind 1 sg) boasted (kekauchēmai | κεκαύχημαι | perf mid ind 1 sg) to him about (kekauchēmai | κεκαύχημαι | perf mid ind 1 sg) anything regarding you, I have not been embarrassed, but just as everything we said to you was true, so also our boast to Titus about you has proved true.
2 Corinthians 9:2 for I know your readiness to help, about (kauchōmai | καυχῶμαι | pres mid ind 1 sg) which I keep boasting (kauchōmai | καυχῶμαι | pres mid ind 1 sg) to the Macedonians, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them.
2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I (kauchēsōmai | καυχήσωμαι | aor mid subj 1 sg) boast (kauchēsōmai | καυχήσωμαι | aor mid subj 1 sg) about (kauchēsōmai | καυχήσωμαι | aor mid subj 1 sg) it, and more than that, about the authority which the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 10:13 We, however, will (kauchēsometha | καυχησόμεθα | fut mid ind 1 pl) not boast (kauchēsometha | καυχησόμεθα | fut mid ind 1 pl) beyond proper limits, but only within the measure of the sphere of action which God has assigned to us as a measure, extending even as far as you.
2 Corinthians 10:15 We will not go beyond proper limits by boasting (kauchōmenoi | καυχώμενοι | pres mid ptcp nom pl masc) in the labors of others, but we have hope that as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will be greatly enlarged,
2 Corinthians 10:16 so that we may preach the gospel in places beyond you, not boasting (kauchēsasthai | καυχήσασθαι | aor mid inf ) about (kauchēsasthai | καυχήσασθαι | aor mid inf ) the work already done in another person’s territory.
2 Corinthians 10:17 But rather, “Let (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) the one who boasts (kauchōmenos | καυχώμενος | pres mid ptcp nom sg masc), boast (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) in the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 11:12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so as to remove any opportunity from those desiring an opportunity to be regarded, in the things in which they boast (kauchōntai | καυχῶνται | pres mid ind 3 pl), to be just as we are.
2 Corinthians 11:16 Again I say, let no one think me foolish. But even if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may (kauchēsōmai | καυχήσωμαι | aor mid subj 1 sg) boast (kauchēsōmai | καυχήσωμαι | aor mid subj 1 sg) a little.
2 Corinthians 11:18 Since there are many who are boasting (kauchōntai | καυχῶνται | pres mid ind 3 pl) according to the flesh, I too will boast (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg).
2 Corinthians 11:30 If there must be boasting (kauchasthai | καυχᾶσθαι | pres mid inf ), I (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) will (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) boast (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) of (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) the things that display my weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:1 It is necessary for me to continue boasting (kauchasthai | καυχᾶσθαι | pres mid inf ). Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:5 On behalf of this man I will boast (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg), but on my own behalf I (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) will (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) not boast (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg), except in my weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:6 For even if I should choose to boast (kauchēsasthai | καυχήσασθαι | aor mid inf ), I would not be foolish, because I would be telling the truth. But I refrain from this, so that no one will give credit to me beyond what he sees in me or he hears from me,
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is fulfilled in weakness.” Therefore I (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) will (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) most gladly boast (kauchēsomai | καυχήσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
Galatians 6:13 For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they (kauchēsōntai | καυχήσωνται | aor mid subj 3 pl) may (kauchēsōntai | καυχήσωνται | aor mid subj 3 pl) boast (kauchēsōntai | καυχήσωνται | aor mid subj 3 pl) in your flesh.
Galatians 6:14 But may I never boast (kauchasthai | καυχᾶσθαι | pres mid inf ), except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Ephesians 2:9 it is not of works, so that no one may boast (kauchēsētai | καυχήσηται | aor mid subj 3 sg).
Philippians 3:3 For we are the true circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory (kauchōmenoi | καυχώμενοι | pres mid ptcp nom pl masc) in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh —
James 1:9 Let the brother of limited means take pride (kauchasthō | καυχάσθω | pres mid imperative 3 sg) in his high position,
James 4:16 But as it is, you are making arrogant boasts (kauchasthe | καυχᾶσθε | pres mid ind 2 pl); all such boasting is evil.