Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” New Living Translation Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.” English Standard Version so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” Berean Standard Bible Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” Berean Literal Bible in order that, as it has been written: "The one boasting, let him boast in the Lord." King James Bible That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. New King James Version that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.” New American Standard Bible so that, just as it is written: “LET THE ONE WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.” NASB 1995 so that, just as it is written, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.” NASB 1977 that, just as it is written, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.” Legacy Standard Bible so that, just as it is written, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.” Amplified Bible so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “HE WHO BOASTS and GLORIES, LET HIM BOAST and GLORY IN THE LORD.” Christian Standard Bible in order that, as it is written: Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible in order that, as it is written: The one who boasts must boast in the Lord. American Standard Version that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Contemporary English Version So if you want to brag, do what the Scriptures say and brag about the Lord. English Revised Version that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation As Scripture says, "Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord has done." Good News Translation So then, as the scripture says, "Whoever wants to boast must boast of what the Lord has done." International Standard Version Therefore, as it is written, "The person who boasts must boast in the Lord." Majority Standard Bible Therefore, as it is written: ?Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.? NET Bible so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." New Heart English Bible so that, as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." Webster's Bible Translation That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Weymouth New Testament in order that it may be as Scripture says, "He who boasts--let his boast be in the Lord." World English Bible that, as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat, according as it has been written: “He who is glorying—let him glory in the LORD.” Berean Literal Bible in order that, as it has been written: "The one boasting, let him boast in the Lord." Young's Literal Translation that, according as it hath been written, 'He who is glorying -- in the Lord let him glory.' Smith's Literal Translation That, as it has been written, Let him boasting, boast in the Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, in the same way, it was written: “Whoever glories, should glory in the Lord.” New American Bible so that, as it is written, “Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.” New Revised Standard Version in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs it is written, He who glories, let him glory in the LORD. Aramaic Bible in Plain English According to what is written: “Whoever boasts, let him boast of THE LORD JEHOVAH.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat, as it is written: He that glories, let him glory in the Lord. Godbey New Testament in order that, as it has been written, Let him that glorieth glory in the Lord. Haweis New Testament that, as it is written, ?He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.? Mace New Testament according as it is written, "he that glorieth, should glory in the Lord." Weymouth New Testament in order that it may be as Scripture says, "He who boasts--let his boast be in the Lord." Worrell New Testament that, even as it has been written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." Worsley New Testament that, as it is written, He that glorieth may glory in the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wisdom from God…30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. 31Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” Cross References Jeremiah 9:23-24 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. 2 Corinthians 10:17 Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” Romans 15:17 Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God. Galatians 6:14 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. 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— Ephesians 2:9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Romans 3:27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith. James 1:9 The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. Isaiah 45:25 In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult. Psalm 34:2 My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. Psalm 44:8 In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah 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. Isaiah 45:24 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. Romans 4:2 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God. 1 Peter 1:7 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. Treasury of Scripture That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord. 1 Chronicles 16:10,35 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD… Psalm 105:3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Isaiah 41:16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel. Jump to Previous Boast Boasts Desire Glorieth Glory Glorying Holy Order Scripture Writings WrittenJump to Next Boast Boasts Desire Glorieth Glory Glorying Holy Order Scripture Writings Written1 Corinthians 1 1. After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,10. Paul exhorts them to unity, 12. and reproves their dissensions. 18. God destroys the wisdom of the wise, 21. by the foolishness of preaching; 26. and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble, 28. but the foolish, weak, and men of no account. Therefore, as it is written: This phrase indicates a conclusion drawn from previous arguments. 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 Jeremiah 9:23-24, 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. Let him who boasts boast in the Lord: Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church at Corinth and providing guidance on Christian living. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys. 3. The Corinthian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with divisions, immorality, and misunderstandings about Christian doctrine. 4. The Lord (Jesus Christ) Central to Paul's message, emphasizing that all boasting should be directed towards Christ and His work. 5. Old Testament Scripture Paul references the Old Testament, specifically Jeremiah 9:24, to support his teaching on boasting in the Lord. Teaching Points Boasting in the LordAs believers, our confidence and pride should be rooted in what God has accomplished through Jesus Christ, not in our own achievements or status. Humility and Dependence 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. Understanding True Wisdom True wisdom and strength come from knowing God and His ways. We should seek to grow in our understanding of Him and His Word. Unity in the Church By boasting in the Lord rather than in human leaders or personal accomplishments, we can promote unity and harmony within the church community. Living a Christ-Centered Life 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.(31) That.--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 Jeremiah 9:23-24. 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." 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. Verse 31. - As it is written. A compressed quotation from the Septuagint Version of Jeremiah 9:23, 24; 1 Samuel 2:10. Let him glory in the Lord. The word rendered "glory" is more literally, boast. The reference is to Jeremiah 9:23, 24; 1 Samuel 2:10 (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 2 Corinthians 10:12. (where the word occurs twenty times), and to insist that the only true object in which a Christian can glory is the cross (Galatians 6:14), not in himself, or in the world, or in men. |
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