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1 Corinthians 1:31
31As Scripture says, “Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord has done.”
1 Corinthians 1:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
- New King James Version (NKJV)that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
Context of 1 Corinthians 1:31
29As a result, no one can brag in God’s presence. 30You are partners with Christ Jesus because of God. Jesus has become our wisdom sent from God, our approval, our holiness, and our ransom from sin. As Scripture says, “Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord has done.”
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ἵνα καθὼς γέγραπται· ὁ καυχώμενος ἐν κυρίῳ καυχάσθω.¶Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 1:31
- 1 Chronicles 16:10Brag about his holy name. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
- Psalms 105:3Brag about his holy name. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
- Isaiah 41:16You will winnow them. The wind will carry them away. The windstorm will scatter them. But you will find joy in the Lord and praise the Holy One of Israel.
- Isaiah 45:25All the descendants of Israel will be declared righteous, and they will praise the Lord.
- Jeremiah 4:2if you take the oath, ‘As the Lord lives …’ in an honest, fair, and right way, then the nations will be blessed, and they will be honored by me.”
- Jeremiah 9:23This is what the Lord says: Don’t let wise people brag about their wisdom. Don’t let strong people brag about their strength. Don’t let rich people brag about their riches.
- 2 Corinthians 10:17“Whoever brags should brag about what the Lord has done.”
- Galatians 6:13It’s clear that not even those who had themselves circumcised did this to follow Moses’ laws. Yet, they want you to be circumcised so that they can brag about what was done to your body.
- Philippians 3:3We are the ⌞true⌟ circumcised people ⌞of God⌟ because we serve God’s Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don’t place any confidence in physical things,
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1:31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31According as it is written - In Jeremiah 9:23, Jeremiah 9:24; : Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might; let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this: That he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth. So then, as all good is of and from God, let him that has either…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31As it is written - This is evidently a quotation made from Jeremiah 9:23-24. It is not made literally; but the apostle has “condensed” the sense of the prophet into a few words, and has retained essentially his idea. He that glorieth - He that boasts or exults. In the Lord - Not ascribing his salvation to human abilities, or learning, or rank, but entirely to God. And from this we see: (1) That the design of the plan of salvation is to exalt God in view…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26-31Verses 26-31 God did not choose philosophers, nor orators, nor statesmen, nor men of wealth, and power, and interest in the world, to publish the gospel of grace and peace. He best judges what men and what measures serve the purposes of his glory. Though not many noble are usually called by Divine grace, there have been some such in every age, who have not been ashamed of the gospel of Christ; and persons of every rank stand in need of pardoning grace…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31"Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord": This quotation paraphrases Jeremiah 9:24 (compare 2 Corinthians 10:17). Salvation comes from God's sovereign power (1 Corinthians 2:5) and his choice to save his people. Therefore, there is no room for human pride (see 1:29).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. glory in ... Lord--(Jr 9:23, 24)--in opposition to "flesh glorying in His presence" (1Co 1:29). In contrast to morbid slavish self-abasement, Paul joins with humility the elevating consciousness of our true dignity in Christ. He who glories is to glory in the Lord, not in the flesh, nor in the world.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1
- 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
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- 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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