1 Corinthians 1:29

The Passion Translation

so that there would be no place for prideful boasting in God’s presence.

Cross References

Psalm 49:6

They trust in their treasures and boast in their riches, yet not one of them, though rich as a king, could rescue his own brother from the guilt of his sins. No one could give God the ransom price for the soul of another, let alone for himself.

Isaiah 10:15

Is the axe greater than the one who wields it? Is the saw greater than the one who cuts with it? Can the axe strike without a hand to move it? Can a lifeless wooden cane walk all by itself?

Jeremiah 9:23

Yahweh says: “The wise must not boast in their wisdom, the mighty must not boast in their power, and the wealthy must not boast in their riches.

Romans 15:17

Now then, it is through my union with Jesus Christ, that I enjoy an enthusiasm and confidence in my ministry for God.

Romans 3:19

Now, we realize that everything the law says is addressed to those who are under its authority. This is for two reasons: So that every excuse will be silenced, with no boasting of innocence. And so that the entire world will be held accountable to God’s standards.

Romans 3:27

Where, then, is there room for boasting? Do our works bring God’s acceptance? Not at all! It was not our works of keeping the law but our faith in his finished work that makes us right with God.

Romans 4:2

Was it by his good works of keeping the law? No. For if it was by the things he did, he would have something to boast about, but no one boasts before God.

1 Corinthians 1:31

And this fulfills what is written: If anyone boasts, let him only boast in all that the Lord has done!

1 Corinthians 4:7

For what makes a distinction between you and someone else? And what do you have that grace has not given you? And if you received it as a gift, why do you boast as though there is something special about you?

1 Corinthians 5:6

Boasting over your tolerance of sin is inappropriate. Don’t you understand that even a small compromise with sin permeates the entire fellowship, just as a little leaven permeates a batch of dough?

Ephesians 2:9

So no one will ever be able to boast, for salvation is never a reward for good works or human striving.