That (ινα). Probably ellipse (γενητα to be supplied) as is common in Paul's Epistles (2 Thessalonians 2:3; [Reference …

As it is written. This is evidently a quotation made from Jeremiah 9:23-24. It is not made literally; but the apostle has condensed the se…

That.—So that it might be as the prophet wrote, He that boasteth, let him boast in the Lord. This is not a literal quotat…

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as…

Instead of boasting, redeemed people must realize that salvation is all of God’s grace: it is because of his effective plan that they are in saving…

He that glorieth let him glory in the Lord. Notice the purpose God has in view in bestowing all things upon us in Christ—that we may not c…

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

God did not choose philosophers, orators, statesmen, or men of wealth, power, and influence in the world to publish the gospel of grace and peace. …

After showing that the method of teaching with eloquent wisdom does not suit Christian doctrine because of its subject matter—the cro of Christ—the…