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1 Corinthians 3:21
21So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.
1 Corinthians 3:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
- New International Version (NIV)So then, no more boasting about human leaders! All things are yours,
- English Standard Version (ESV)So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours:
Context of 1 Corinthians 3:21
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness. 20And again, [The] Lord knows the reasonings of the wise that they are vain. So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours. 22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or [the] world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours; 23and ye [are] Christ's, and Christ [is] God's.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 31 Corinthians 3:21 word by word
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Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 3:21
- 1 Corinthians 3:4For when one says, I am of Paul, and another, I of Apollos, are ye not men?
- 1 Corinthians 1:12But I speak of this, that each of you says, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 4:6Now these things, brethren, I have transferred, in their application, to myself and Apollos, for your sakes, that ye may learn in us the [lesson of] not [letting your thoughts go] above what is written, that ye may not be puffed up one for [such a] one against another.
- Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might; let not the rich glory in his riches:
- Romans 4:13For [it was] not by law that the promise was to Abraham, or to his seed, that he should be heir of [the] world, but by righteousness of faith.
- Romans 8:28But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake.
- Revelation 21:7He that overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me son.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 3:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21Let no man glory in men - Let none suppose that he has any cause of exultation in any thing but God. All are yours; he that has God for his portion has every thing that can make him happy and glorious: all are his.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21Therefore - Paul here proceeds to apply the principles which he had stated above. Since all were ministers or servants of God; since God was the source of all good influences; since, whatever might be the pretensions to wisdom among people, it was all foolishness in the sight of God, the inference was clear, that no man should glory in man. They were all alike poor, frail, ignorant, erring, dependent beings. And hence, also, as all wisdom came from God…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-23Verses 18-23 To have a high opinion of our own wisdom, is but to flatter ourselves; and self-flattery is the next step to self-deceit. The wisdom that wordly men esteem, is foolishness with God. How justly does he despise, and how easily can he baffle and confound it! The thoughts of the wisest men in the world, have vanity, weakness, and folly in them. All this should teach us to be humble, and make us willing to be taught of God, so as not to be led…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-23As God's privileged children, they can now claim everything—the world, life, death, the present, and the future (see Romans 8:38–39). Therefore, claiming a specific human leader is unnecessary.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. let no man glory in men--resuming the subject from 1Co 3:4; compare 1Co 1:12, 31, where the true object of glorying is stated: "He that glorieth, let him glory in THE Lord." Also 1Co 4:6, "That no one of you be puffed up for one against another." For all things--not only all men. For you to glory thus in men, is lowering yourselves from your high position as heirs of all things. All men (including your teachers) belong to Christ, and therefore to you…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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