1 Corinthians 1:31

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

1 Corinthians 1:31 in Other Translations

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

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

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

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

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

31 As Scripture says, "Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord has done."

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

31 It is written, "The one who brags should brag about what the Lord has done."(Jeremiah 9:24)

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.

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

Footnotes

• [a]. Jer. 9:24