1 Corinthians 1:29
that no flesh should boast before God.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
That no flesh should glory in his presence.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 10:15Should an axe brag against him who chops with it? Should a saw exalt itself above him who saws with it? As if a rod should lift those who lift it up, or as if a staff should lift up someone who is not wood.
Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgement of God.
Romans 4:2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not towards God.
1 Corinthians 1:31that, as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 5:6Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast 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 →