1 Corinthians 1:31

31 therefore, as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast of the Lord."

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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 human being might boast in the presence of God.

30 He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption;

31 therefore, as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast of the Lord."

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.