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Bible</a></span><br />so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />so that all flesh may not boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That no flesh should glory in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />that no flesh should glory in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that no human may boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />so that no man may boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />that no man should boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />so that no flesh may boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that no one may boast in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that no one can boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />that no flesh should glory before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God did all this to keep anyone from bragging to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />that no flesh should glory before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As a result, no one can brag in God's presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This means that no one can boast in God's presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so that no one may boast in God's presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so that no one can boast in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />that no flesh might boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That no flesh should glory in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />to prevent any mortal man from boasting in the presence of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />that no flesh should boast before God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />that no flesh may glory before Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />so that all flesh may not boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> that no flesh may glory before Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />That no flesh might boast before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />That no flesh should glory in his sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So then, nothing that is of the flesh should glory in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />so that no human being might boast before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that no one might boast in the presence of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that no man should boast in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />That no one will boast before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />that no flesh should glory in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />in order that no flesh can boast in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />that no flesh should glory in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />that no man might glory before God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />to prevent any mortal man from boasting in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />that no flesh should glory before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />that no flesh may glory in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=251" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Wisdom from God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarx (N-NFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">one</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchēsētai (V-ASM-3S) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">may boast</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">in His presence.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">30</span>It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-9.htm">Ephesians 2:9</a></span><br />not by works, so that no one can boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Romans 3:27</a></span><br />Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17-18</a></span><br />Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” / For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Romans 11:18</a></span><br />do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a></span><br />But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a></span><br />I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2</a></span><br />If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That no flesh should glory in his presence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a></b></br> That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a></b></br> For who maketh thee to differ <i>from another</i>? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive <i>it</i>, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received <i>it</i>?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6</a></b></br> Your glorying <i>is</i> not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">Human</a> <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Prevent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Human</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-50.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Prevent</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">and reproves their dissensions.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">God destroys the wisdom of the wise,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">by the foolishness of preaching;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">but the foolish, weak, and men of no account.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>so that no one may boast</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the theme of humility before God. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the divisions within the Corinthian church, where members were boasting about their allegiance to different leaders (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a>). The cultural backdrop of Corinth, a city known for its wealth and philosophical pride, further highlights the temptation to boast in human wisdom and achievements. This phrase echoes <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a>, where the Lord declares that the wise, the strong, and the rich should not boast in their wisdom, strength, or riches, but in understanding and knowing Him. The call to humility is a consistent biblical theme, reminding believers that all they have is from God, and thus, there is no room for personal boasting.<p><b>in His presence</b><br>The presence of God is a significant concept throughout Scripture, representing His holiness, authority, and the ultimate reality before which all human pretensions are laid bare. In the Old Testament, the presence of God was often associated with the tabernacle or temple, where His glory dwelled (<a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a>). In the New Testament, through Christ, believers have direct access to God's presence (<a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a>). This phrase underscores the idea that in the presence of a holy and sovereign God, human boasting is not only inappropriate but impossible. It points to the eschatological reality when all will stand before God, and only what is done in Christ will have lasting value (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a>). The presence of God is a place of truth and humility, where human pride is silenced, and God's grace is magnified.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church and emphasizing the importance of humility before God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse and often divided early Christian community in the city of Corinth, known for its cultural and economic significance in ancient Greece.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The divine presence before which human boasting is rendered meaningless, highlighting the majesty and holiness of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognize that all achievements and abilities are gifts from God, and therefore, we should approach Him with humility, acknowledging His sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_boasting.htm">The Futility of Human Boasting</a></b><br>Understand that boasting in human accomplishments is futile in the divine context, as everything we have is from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_as_the_foundation.htm">Grace as the Foundation</a></b><br>Embrace the truth that our standing before God is based on His grace, not our merit, leading us to live lives of gratitude and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_church.htm">Unity in the Church</a></b><br>Encourage unity within the church by focusing on God's work rather than individual accomplishments, fostering a community that glorifies God collectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_presence.htm">Living in God's Presence</a></b><br>Cultivate a lifestyle that is constantly aware of God's presence, leading to a life of worship and reverence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_robber_synod's_result.htm">What is the manifestation of the Spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_cut_gideon's_army_to_300.htm">In Judges 7:2, why would God deliberately reduce Gideon’s army from 32,000 to 300, defying common military sense? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_use_the_weak.htm">What does it mean God uses the world's weak?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_god's_grace.htm">What is the meaning of God's grace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That no flesh should glory.</span> For the weak instruments of God's triumphs are <span class="accented">so</span> weak that it was impossible for them to ascribe any power or merit to themselves. In contemplating the victory of the cross, the world could only exclaim, "This hath <span class="accented">God</span> wrought." "It is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅπως</span> <span class="translit">(hopōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[one]</span><br /><span class="grk">σὰρξ</span> <span class="translit">(sarx)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">may boast</span><br /><span class="grk">καυχήσηται</span> <span class="translit">(kauchēsētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> </span><span class="str2">To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in [His] presence.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνώπιον</span> <span class="translit">(enōpion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should boast before God (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>