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that, according as it is written, "He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (ινα). Probably ellipse (γενητα to be supplied) as is common in Paul's Epistles (2 Thessalonians 2:3; [Reference …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That, according as it is written (Jeremiah 9:23Jeremiah 9:24) .
He that g…
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…
