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Stop Idolizing Leaders
Commentators unanimously identify "glorying in men" as the creation of church factions around favorite leaders. Paul commands believers to stop this practice. Scholars like Calvin note that exalting human teachers is not only foolish, since all human wisdom is vain before God, but it also borders on sacrilege because it gives glory to men that rightfully belongs to Christ alone.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 3:21
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore, etc. Paul here proceeds to apply the principles he had stated above. Since all were ministers or servants of God; since God was…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 3:21
Wherefore let no one glory in men (ωστε μηδεις καυχασθω εν ανθρωποις). The conclusion (ωστε) from the self-conceit condemned. This…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 3:21
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore. This is not because of what has been previously mentioned, but rather it introduces what the Apostle is about to say. L…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 3:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. Therefore let no man glory in men.
Men are poor things to…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 3:21
The conclusion is that no Christian should be “boasting” (GK 3016) or glorying in human wisdom and attainments—not even in those of Paul or Apollos…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 3:21
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore let no man glory in men. As there is nothing more vain than man, how little security there is in leaning upon a fleetin…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 3:21
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore let no man glory in men
The apostle means ministers, who are but men, even the best of them, and therefore…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 3:18–23
17th Century
Minister
To have a high opinion of our own wisdom is only to flatter ourselves, and self-flattery is the next step to self-deceit. The wisdom that worldly m…