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1 Corinthians 1:31
31Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
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.
- 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.”
- New Living Translation (NLT)Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.”
Context of 1 Corinthians 1:31
29so that no one may boast before him. 30It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
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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 16:10Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
- Psalms 105:3Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
- Isaiah 41:16You will winnow them, the wind will pick them up, and a gale will blow them away. But you will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel.
- Isaiah 45:25But all the descendants of Israel will find deliverance in the Lord and will make their boast in him.
- Jeremiah 4:2and if in a truthful, just and righteous way you swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ then the nations will invoke blessings by him and in him they will boast.”
- Jeremiah 9:23This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches,
- 2 Corinthians 10:17But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- Galatians 6:13Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh.
- Philippians 3:3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
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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