Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 1:31
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation immediately after declaring that believers possess Christ as their wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
The words — The imperative καυχάσθω (kauchasthō) translates literally as “he should boast,” while γέγραπται (gegraptai) means “it has been written,” signaling a direct quotation.
The thread — The quotation originates in Jeremiah 9:23, where God limits human boasting, and is repeated in 2 Corinthians 10:17 and Philippians 3:3 with identical structural placement.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to direct their confidence exclusively toward the Lord, concluding the preceding argument that human standing rests entirely on Christ’s provision rather than personal achievement.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 9:23 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.
- 2 Corinthians 10:17 Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- Philippians 3:3 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—
- Psalms 105:3 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
- Isaiah 41:16 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.
- 1 Chronicles 16:10 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
- Isaiah 45:25 In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
- Jeremiah 4:2 and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.”
- Galatians 6:13 For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
- 1 Chronicles 16:35 Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’