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1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1:31

Wisdom from God · 1 Corinthians 1:26–31
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Translations

Modern
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Traditional
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Literal
…so that, as it has been written: “The one boasting, let him boast in the Lord.”
Latin
…ut quemadmodum scriptum est: Qui gloriatur, in Domino glorietur.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Notes

1 Corinthians 1:31

"Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord": This quotation paraphrases Jeremiah 9:24 (compare 2 Corinthians 10:17). Salvation comes from God's sovereign power (1 Corinthians 2:5) and his choice to save his people. Therefore, there is no room for human pride (see 1:29).

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.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in 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

Boasting: Spiritual Bragging Justification Before God by Faith: Excludes Boasting Salvation: Saints: Glory In The Scriptures: should be Appealed To