1 Corinthians 1:29
New International Version
so that no one may boast before him.

New Living Translation
As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.

English Standard Version
so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.

Berean Standard Bible
so that no one may boast in His presence.

Berean Literal Bible
so that all flesh may not boast before God.

King James Bible
That no flesh should glory in his presence.

New King James Version
that no flesh should glory in His presence.

New American Standard Bible
so that no human may boast before God.

NASB 1995
so that no man may boast before God.

NASB 1977
that no man should boast before God.

Legacy Standard Bible
so that no flesh may boast before God.

Amplified Bible
so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.

Christian Standard Bible
so that no one may boast in his presence.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that no one can boast in His presence.

American Standard Version
that no flesh should glory before God.

Contemporary English Version
God did all this to keep anyone from bragging to him.

English Revised Version
that no flesh should glory before God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As a result, no one can brag in God's presence.

Good News Translation
This means that no one can boast in God's presence.

International Standard Version
so that no one may boast in God's presence.

Majority Standard Bible
so that no one may boast in His presence.

NET Bible
so that no one can boast in his presence.

New Heart English Bible
that no flesh might boast before God.

Webster's Bible Translation
That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Weymouth New Testament
to prevent any mortal man from boasting in the presence of God.

World English Bible
that no flesh should boast before God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
that no flesh may glory before Him;

Berean Literal Bible
so that all flesh may not boast before God.

Young's Literal Translation
that no flesh may glory before Him;

Smith's Literal Translation
That no flesh might boast before him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That no flesh should glory in his sight.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, nothing that is of the flesh should glory in his sight.

New American Bible
so that no human being might boast before God.

New Revised Standard Version
so that no one might boast in the presence of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So that no man should boast in his presence.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
That no one will boast before him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that no flesh should glory in his presence.

Godbey New Testament
in order that no flesh can boast in the sight of God.

Haweis New Testament
that no flesh should glory in his presence.

Mace New Testament
that no man might glory before God;

Weymouth New Testament
to prevent any mortal man from boasting in the presence of God.

Worrell New Testament
that no flesh should glory before God.

Worsley New Testament
that no flesh may glory in his presence.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Wisdom from God
28He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, 29so that no one may boast in His presence. 30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.…

Cross References
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.

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.

James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

2 Corinthians 10:17-18
Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” / For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Romans 11:18
do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

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.

Isaiah 2:11-12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

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—

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.

Romans 4:2
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.


Treasury of Scripture

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

1 Corinthians 1:31
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 4:7
For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

1 Corinthians 5:6
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

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1 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.














so that
This phrase indicates purpose or result. In the Greek, it is "ὅπως" (hopōs), which is often used to express the intended outcome of an action. Here, it connects the preceding verses, which discuss God's choice of the foolish, weak, and lowly things of the world to shame the wise and strong. The purpose is to demonstrate that God's ways are not man's ways, and His wisdom surpasses human understanding. This divine intention underscores the sovereignty of God in salvation and His desire to nullify human pride.

no one
The Greek term "οὐδεὶς" (oudeis) is emphatic, meaning absolutely no person. This universality emphasizes that all humanity, regardless of status, intellect, or achievement, stands on equal footing before God. It reflects the biblical teaching that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and thus, no one can claim personal merit in the presence of the Almighty.

may boast
The word "boast" comes from the Greek "καυχάομαι" (kauchaomai), which means to glory or take pride in something. In the cultural context of Corinth, boasting was a common practice, often associated with one's social status, wisdom, or accomplishments. Paul challenges this cultural norm by asserting that human boasting is inappropriate in the context of God's grace. The only legitimate boasting is in the Lord, as stated later in 1 Corinthians 1:31.

in His presence
The phrase "in His presence" is translated from the Greek "ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ" (enōpion autou), meaning before Him or in His sight. This phrase conveys the idea of standing before God, who sees and knows all. It is a reminder of the divine omnipresence and omniscience, where human pretensions are laid bare. In the biblical narrative, being in God's presence is a place of humility and reverence, where human pride is silenced, and God's glory is magnified.

Verse 29. - That no flesh should glory. For the weak instruments of God's triumphs are so weak that it was impossible for them to ascribe any power or merit to themselves. In contemplating the victory of the cross, the world could only exclaim, "This hath God wrought." "It is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes."

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Greek
so that
ὅπως (hopōs)
Conjunction
Strong's 3704: From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).

no
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

[one]
σὰρξ (sarx)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

may boast
καυχήσηται (kauchēsētai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2744: To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.

in [His] presence.
ἐνώπιον (enōpion)
Preposition
Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.


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