1 Corinthians 1:29

that no flesh may glory in his presence.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

In Context

28and things in the opinion of the world ignoble, and despicable, and accounted as nothing, hath God chosen, to abolish things that are in esteem among men;

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

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Cross References

Romans 3:19it saith to those under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world obnoxious to the justice of God.

Romans 4:2for if Abraham were justified by works, he hath something to boast of; but this he hath not before God:

1 Corinthians 1:31that, as it is written, He that glorieth may glory in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:6Do ye not know that a little leaven leaveneth the whole mass?

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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