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A Timeless Command
Commentators unanimously identify this verse as a quotation from the prophet Jeremiah (9:23-24). Paul isn't creating a new rule but applying a timeless principle from the Old Testament. The command to stop boasting in human wisdom or strength and instead glory only in the Lord is a foundational truth for God's people in every era.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 1:31
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 1:31
That (ινα). Probably ellipse (γενητα to be supplied) as is common in Paul's Epistles (2 Thessalonians 2:3; [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 1:31
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 1:30–31
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 1:31
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 1:31
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 1:31
17th Century
Pastor
That, according as it is written
(Jeremiah 9:23Jeremiah 9:24) .
He that g…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 1:26–31
17th Century
Minister
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. …