1 Corinthians 1:29

that no flesh should glory before God.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

In Context

28and the base things of the world, and the things which are despised, did God choose, and the things which are not, that he might bring to naught things that are;

30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who from God was made wisdom to us, both righteousness and sanctification, and redemption;

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Cross References

Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

Romans 4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has ground of boasting; but not before God.

1 Corinthians 1:31that, according as it is written: He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:6Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

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 →

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