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But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But he that glorieth, he that boasts. Whatever may be the occasion of his boasting—whether in planting churches or in watering them; wheth…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.—Better, He that boasteth, the English translators having again yiel…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

As in 1 Corinthians 1:31, Paul cites Jer 9:24. Boasting is illegitimate, whether it be of one’s own accomplishments or status or of ano…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But he that glories—This statement is made by way of correction, as his glorying might be looked upon as having the appearance of empty bo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord. Not in himself, nor in his outward circumstances of life, or inward endow…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If we were to compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle establishes a good rule for hi…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having indicated the reason behind the things he had said, the Apostle now explains that reason. He had said that he measures himself by himself an…

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