1 Corinthians 1:29
That no flesh shoulde reioyce in his presence.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
That no flesh should glory in his presence.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 10:15Shall the axe boast it selfe against him that heweth therewith? or shall the sawe exalt it selfe against him that moueth it? as if the rod shoulde lift vp it selfe against him that taketh it vp, or the staffe should exalt it selfe, as it were no wood.
Romans 3:19Now we know that whatsoeuer ye Lawe saieth, it saieth it to them which are vnder ye Law, that euery mouth may bee stopped, and all the world be subiect to the iudgement of God.
Romans 4:2For if Abraham were iustified by workes, he hath wherein to reioyce, but not with God.
1 Corinthians 1:31That, according as it is written, Hee that reioyceth, let him reioyce in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 5:6Your reioycing is not good: knowe ye not that a litle leauen, leaueneth ye whole lumpe?
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 →