1 Corinthians 1:29

Translations

Modern

…so that no one may boast in His presence.

Traditional

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Literal

…so that not any flesh might boast before God.

Latin

…ut non glorietur omnis caro in conspectu ejus.

Original

Greek

English

…so that no one may boast in His presence.

Notes

1 Corinthians 1:27–29

God chose humble and overlooked people to show his judgment on human pride (see Romans 3:27; 4:2; 2 Corinthians 4:7–11; 12:8–10; Ephesians 2:9).

1 Corinthians 1:18–31

Paul contrasts eloquence and human wisdom, which some Corinthians valued, with the seemingly foolish message of the cross, which expresses God's wisdom. The followers of Apollos, in particular (see 1 Corinthians 1:12), were likely drawn to his speaking skills and intellectual approach to ministry (see Acts 18:24–28). In contrast, Paul emphasizes that the true power is in the simple message of the cross of Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader Wisdom

Related verses

Romans 3:27
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.
Ephesians 2:9
…not by works, so that no one can boast.
Jeremiah 9:23
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
1 Corinthians 1:31
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Romans 15:17
Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
Romans 4:2
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
Isaiah 10:15
Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood!
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
Psalm 49:6
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion First Letter to the Corinthians Gospel Letter to the Ephesians Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Boasting: Spiritual Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Justification Before God by Faith: Excludes Boasting Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: General Scriptures Concerning

1 Corinthians 1:29

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