1 Corinthians 1:31
In order that, even as it is written—He that boasteth, in the Lord, let him boast.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
In Context
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:10Boast yourselves in his holy name, Joyful be the heart of them who are seeking Yahweh.
Psalms 105:3Make your boast in his holy Name, Joyful be the heart of them who are seeking Yahweh.
Isaiah 45:25In Yahweh, shall be justified and shall boast themselves—All the seed of Israel.
Jeremiah 9:23Thus, saith Yahweh Let not, the wise man, glory in his wisdom, Neither let, the mighty man, glory, in his might,—Let not, the rich man, glory in his riches;
Galatians 6:13For, not even they who are getting circumcised, are, themselves, observing law,—but are wishing you to be circumcised, that, in your flesh, they may boast themselves.
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 →