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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: &#8220Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />in order that, as it has been written: "The <i>one</i> boasting, let him boast in <i>the</i> Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.”<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, just as it is written: “LET THE ONE WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />so that, just as it is written, &#8220LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />that, just as it is written, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />so that, just as it is written, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “HE WHO BOASTS <i>and</i> GLORIES, LET HIM BOAST <i>and</i> GLORY IN THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />in order that, as it is written: Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />in order that, as it is written: The one who boasts must boast in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So if you want to brag, do what the Scriptures say and brag about the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As Scripture says, "Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord has done."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So then, as the scripture says, "Whoever wants to boast must boast of what the Lord has done." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written, "The person who boasts must boast in the Lord." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: ?Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />so that, as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />in order that it may be as Scripture says, "He who boasts--let his boast be in the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />that, as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.” <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, according as it has been written: “He who is glorying—let him glory in the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />in order that, as it has been written: "The <i>one</i> boasting, let him boast in <i>the</i> Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> that, according as it hath been written, 'He who is glorying -- in the Lord let him glory.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />That, as it has been written, Let him boasting, boast in the Lord.<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, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, in the same way, it was written: “Whoever glories, should glory in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />so that, as it is written, “Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As it is written, He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.<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 />According to what is written: “Whoever boasts, let him boast of THE LORD JEHOVAH.” <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, as it is written: He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.<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, as it has been written, Let him that glorieth glory in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />that, as it is written, ?He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.?<RX 24.9.24><CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />according as it is written, "he that glorieth, should glory in the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />in order that it may be as Scripture says, "He who boasts--let his boast be in the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />that, even as it has been written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />that, as it is written, He that glorieth may glory in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/1-31.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=267" 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">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. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“Let him who</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchōmenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">boasts</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchasthō (V-PMM/P-3S) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">boast</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord.”</a> </span><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="/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="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a></span><br />Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17</a></span><br />Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.<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="/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="/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="/james/1-9.htm">James 1:9</a></span><br />The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></span><br />In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a></span><br />My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Isaiah 41:16</a></span><br />You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a></span><br />Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.<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="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a></span><br />so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">1 Chronicles 16:10,35</a></b></br> Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-3.htm">Psalm 105:3</a></b></br> Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Isaiah 41:16</a></b></br> Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, <i>and</i> shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/hosea/12-8.htm">Boasts</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Glorieth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/15-21.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">Boasts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">Glorieth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Writings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Written</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'; 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Paul often uses "as it is written" to reference Old Testament scripture, showing the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. Here, he is likely referring to <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a>, emphasizing the importance of relying on God's wisdom rather than human wisdom. This connection underscores the authority of scripture and its role in guiding Christian conduct.<p><b>Let him who boasts boast in the Lord:</b><br>Boasting in the Lord contrasts with the cultural norms of Corinth, where personal achievements and social status were highly valued. In the Greco-Roman world, boasting was often associated with one's own accomplishments or lineage. Paul redirects this concept, urging believers to find their identity and worth in God alone. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true wisdom and strength come from God, not human effort (see also <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a>). It reflects the humility and dependence on God that is central to Christian life, echoing the teachings of Jesus about the kingdom of God being for the humble and meek.<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 at Corinth and providing guidance on Christian living.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with divisions, immorality, and misunderstandings about Christian doctrine.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Jesus Christ)</a></b><br>Central to Paul's message, emphasizing that all boasting should be directed towards Christ and His work.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/old_testament_scripture.htm">Old Testament Scripture</a></b><br>Paul references the Old Testament, specifically <a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a>, to support his teaching on boasting in the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/b/boasting_in_the_lord.htm">Boasting in the Lord</a></b><br>As believers, our confidence and pride should be rooted in what God has accomplished through Jesus Christ, not in our own achievements or status.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_dependence.htm">Humility and Dependence</a></b><br>Recognize that all good things come from God. Our talents, successes, and spiritual growth are gifts from Him, and we should remain humble and dependent on His grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_wisdom.htm">Understanding True Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom and strength come from knowing God and His ways. We should seek to grow in our understanding of Him and His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_church.htm">Unity in the Church</a></b><br>By boasting in the Lord rather than in human leaders or personal accomplishments, we can promote unity and harmony within the church community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_christ-centered_life.htm">Living a Christ-Centered Life</a></b><br>Our lives should reflect the glory of God, and our actions should point others to Him. In all things, let us seek to honor and glorify the Lord.<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_is_the_liar's_paradox.htm">What does 'I die daily' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_aid_disease_healing.htm">Why boast about your own achievements?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_ministry_idolatry.htm">What is Ministry Idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_paul's_authorship_of_gal._6.htm">Are there historical or archaeological findings to confirm or challenge Paul’s authorship and context for Galatians 6? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">That.</span>--So that it might be as the prophet wrote, "He that boasteth, let him boast in the Lord." This is not a literal quotation, but only an adaptation and paraphrase from the LXX. of <a href="/context/jeremiah/9-23.htm" title="Thus said the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a>. Our only true boasting before God is that we are in Christ, that all we have we owe entirely to Him; we can only glory in, not ourselves or what we have or are, but in the fact that He is our benefactor. Thus, in St. Chrysostom's quaint words, Paul "always fasteneth them on with nails to the name of Christ."<p>This concludes St. Paul's general explanation of God's method, and he then turns to his own conduct, to show how entirely it was in harmony with God's plan, which he has just explained and vindicated.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As it is written.</span> A compressed quotation from the Septuagint Version of <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23, 24</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Let him glory in the Lord.</span> The word rendered "glory" is more literally, <span class="accented">boast.</span> The reference is to <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23, 24</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> (LXX.). The prevalence of "boasting" among the Corinthians and their teachers drove St. Paul to dwell much on this word - from which he so greatly shrinks - in <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">2 Corinthians 10:12</a>. (where the word occurs twenty times), and to insist that the only true object in which a Christian can glory is the cross (<a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a>), not in himself, or in the world, or in men. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/1-31.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">Therefore,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">καθὼς</span> <span class="translit">(kathōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is written:</span><br /><span class="grk">γέγραπται</span> <span class="translit">(gegraptai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“{Let} him who</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(Ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">boasts</span><br /><span class="grk">καυχώμενος</span> <span class="translit">(kauchōmenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine 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">boast</span><br /><span class="grk">καυχάσθω</span> <span class="translit">(kauchasthō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 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</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 1:31 That according as it is written He (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 2:1" /></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>