1 Corinthians 1:29

so that in his presence no one should boast.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

In Context

28and God chose what the world counts poor and insignificant – things that to it are unreal – to bring its ‘realities’ to nothing,

30But you, by your union with Christ Jesus, belong to God; and Christ, by God’s will, became not only our wisdom, but also our righteousness, holiness, and deliverance,

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Cross References

Romans 3:19Now we know that everything said in the Law is addressed to those who are under its authority, in order that every mouth may be closed, and to bring the whole world under God’s judgment.

Romans 4:2If he was pronounced righteous as the result of obedience, then he has something to boast of. Yes, but not before God.

1 Corinthians 1:31so that – in the words of scripture – ‘Whoever boasts should boast of the Lord!’

1 Corinthians 5:6Your boasting is unseemly. Don’t you know that even a little yeast leavens all the dough?

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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