1 Corinthians 1:29
So that no flesh might have glory before God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
That no flesh should glory in his presence.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 10:15Will the axe say high-sounding words against him who is using it, or the blade be full of pride against him who is cutting with it? As if a rod had the power of shaking him who is using it, or as if a stick might take up him who is not wood.
Romans 3:19Now, we have knowledge that what the law says is for those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and all men may be judged by God:
Romans 4:2For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.
1 Corinthians 1:31So that, as it is said in the holy Writings, Whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 5:6This pride of yours is not good. Do you not see that a little leaven makes a change in all the mass?
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
The Efficacy of the Gospel; The Character of the Gospel. ( a. d. 57.) 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the… Read the whole commentary →