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But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
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Your Faith is God's Initiative
Commentators unanimously emphasize that a believer's spiritual life and position "in Christ Jesus" is not a personal achievement but a gift that comes "of him," meaning from God. This directly counters human pride, reminding believers that their standing before God is entirely due to His sovereign grace and choice, not their own wisdom, power, or status.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But of Him. That is, by His agency and power. It is not by philosophy, not from ourselves, but by His mercy. The apostle keeps it prominen…
Of him (εξ αυτου). Out of God. He chose you.
In Christ Jesus (εν Χριστω Ιησου). In the sphere of Christ Je…
19th Century
Anglican
But. So far from boasting in His presence, we all owe all to Him. He is the author of the spiritual life of us who are in union wi…
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Baptist
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
In fac…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Of him are you. Lest they should think that any of those things that he had said were inapplicable to them, he now shows the application o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But of him are you in Christ Jesus These words, as they direct to the proper object of glorying, Christ, so they show the high…
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. …
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the method of teaching with eloquent wisdom does not suit Christian doctrine because of its subject matter—the cross of Christ—t…
