1 Corinthians 1:29

in order that no flesh can boast in the sight of God.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

In Context

28and God has chosen the base-born of the world, and those of no reputation, the things which are not, that He may set at nought the things which are,

30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God was made unto us wisdom, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

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Cross References

Romans 3:19But we know that so many things as the law speaks, it says to those under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may become guilty before God.

Romans 4:2For if Abraham were justified by works, he has glorification; but not before God.

1 Corinthians 1:31in order that, as it has been written, Let him that glorieth glory in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:6Your boasting is not good. Do you not know 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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