1 Corinthians 1:31

“That, according as it is written, etc.] (<240923>Jeremiah 9:23,24). He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord; not in his own wisdom, riches, and strength; but in Christ, as his wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.”

“glory in . . . Lord-- (Jer 9:23-24) --in opposition to "flesh glorying in His presence" (Co1 1:29). In contrast to morbid slavish self-abasement, Paul joins with humility the elevating consciousness of our true dignity in Christ. He who glories is to glory in the Lord, not in the flesh, nor in the world. Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 2”

“As it is written - This is evidently a quotation made from Jeremiah 9:23-24. It is not made literally; but the apostle has “condensed” the sense of the prophet into a few words, and has retained essentially his idea. He that glorieth - He that boasts or exults. In the Lord - Not ascribing his salvation to human abilities, or learning, or rank, but entirely to God. And from this we see: (1) That the design of the plan of salvation is to exalt God in view of the mind. (2) That the design is to make us humble; and this is the design also of all his works no less than of the plan of salvation. All just views of the creation tend to produce true humility. (3) It is an evidence of piety when we…”

“Let him glory in the Lord - Not in himself, not in the flesh, not in the world. Jer 9:23-24 Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 2”

“1:31 This quotation is a paraphrase of Jer 9:24 (cp. 2 Cor 10:17). Because salvation is a result of God’s sovereign power (1 Cor 2:5) and his decision to save his people, there is absolutely no room for human pride (see 1:29).”

“Ch1 16:10, Ch1 16:35; Psa 105:3; Isa 41:16, Isa 45:25; Jer 4:2, Jer 9:23, Jer 9:24; Co2 10:17; Gal 6:13, Gal 6:14; Phi 3:3 \*Gr. Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 2”