1 Corinthians 1:29 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)29 This was all done so that no human being could boast in front of God. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176929 that no flesh should glory in his presence. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition29 So that no mortal man should [have pretense for glorying and] boast in the presence of God. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)29 that no flesh should glory before God. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible29 So no human being can brag in God’s presence. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version29 So then, nothing that is of the flesh should glory in his sight. Ver Capítulo |
Now we [all] know that everything the law says applies to those who are under [obligation to obey] that law, [Note: Here “the law” appears to refer to the Old Testament Scriptures generally, since Psalms and Isaiah are quoted. See verses 10-18]. This is so that the mouth of every objector may be stopped [i.e., from making excuses for his sin], and thereby bring the entire world under God’s judgment [i.e., both Jews and Gentiles].