1 Corinthians 1:31

31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”^[a]

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1 Corinthians 1:31 in Other Translations

KJV

31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

ESV

31 so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."

NLT

31 Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD .”

MSG

31 That's why we have the saying, "If you're going to blow a horn, blow a trumpet for God."

CSB

31 in order that, as it is written: The one who boasts must boast in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:31 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:31

That, according as it is written
( Jeremiah 9:23 Jeremiah 9:24 ) .

He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord;
not in his own wisdom, riches, and strength; but in Christ, as his wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:31 In-Context

29 so that no one may boast before him.

30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Cross References 1

1. Jeremiah 9:23,24; Psalms 34:2; Psalms 44:8; 2 Corinthians 10:17

Footnotes 1

[a]. Jer. 9:24