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Text -- 1 Corinthians 1:29 (NET)

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1:29 so that no one can boast in his presence.
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Robertson , Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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Barnes , Poole , Haydock , Gill

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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College , McGarvey , Lapide

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: 1Co 1:29 - -- That no flesh should glory before God ( hopōs mē kauchēsētai pāsa sarx enōpion tou theou ). This is the further purpose expressed by hopo...

That no flesh should glory before God ( hopōs mē kauchēsētai pāsa sarx enōpion tou theou ).

This is the further purpose expressed by hopōs for variety and appeals to God’ s ultimate choice in all three instances. The first aorist middle of the old verb kauchaomai , to boast, brings out sharply that not a single boast is to be made. The papyri give numerous examples of enōpion as a preposition in the vernacular, from adjective eṅōpios , in the eye of God. One should turn to 2Co 4:7 for Paul’ s further statement about our having this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us.

Wesley: 1Co 1:29 - -- A fit appellation. Flesh is fair, but withering as grass.

A fit appellation. Flesh is fair, but withering as grass.

Wesley: 1Co 1:29 - -- In God we ought to glory.

In God we ought to glory.

JFB: 1Co 1:29 - -- For they who try to glory (boast) because of human greatness and wisdom, are "confounded" or put to shame (1Co 1:27). Flesh, like "the flower of the f...

For they who try to glory (boast) because of human greatness and wisdom, are "confounded" or put to shame (1Co 1:27). Flesh, like "the flower of the field," is beautiful, but frail (Isa 40:6).

JFB: 1Co 1:29 - -- We are to glory not before Him, but in Him [BENGEL].

We are to glory not before Him, but in Him [BENGEL].

Clarke: 1Co 1:29 - -- That no flesh should glory - God does his mighty works in such a way as proves that though he may condescend to employ men as instruments, yet they ...

That no flesh should glory - God does his mighty works in such a way as proves that though he may condescend to employ men as instruments, yet they have no part either in the contrivance or energy by which such works are performed.

Calvin: 1Co 1:29 - -- 29.That no flesh should glory Though the term flesh here, and in many passages of Scripture, denotes all mankind, yet in this passage it carries wi...

29.That no flesh should glory Though the term flesh here, and in many passages of Scripture, denotes all mankind, yet in this passage it carries with it a particular idea; for the Spirit, by speaking of mankind in terms of contempt, beats down their pride, as in Isa 31:3 The Egyptian is flesh and not spirit It is a sentiment that is worthy to be kept in remembrance — that there is nothing left us in which we may justly glory. With this view he adds the expression in God’s presence For in the presence of the world many delight themselves for the moment in a false glorying, which, however, quickly vanishes like smoke. At the same time, by this expression all mankind are put to silence when they come into the presence of God; as Habakkuk says —

Let all flesh keep silence before God, (Hab 2:20.)

Let every thing, therefore, that is at all deserving of praise, be recognized as proceeding from God.

TSK: 1Co 1:29 - -- 1Co 1:31, 1Co 4:7, 1Co 5:6; Psa 49:6; Isa 10:15; Jer 9:23; Rom 3:19, Rom 3:27, Rom 4:2, Rom 15:17; Eph 2:9

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 1Co 1:29 - -- That no flesh - That no person; no class of people. The word "flesh"is often thus used to denote human beings. Mat 24:22; Luk 3:6; Joh 17:2; Ac...

That no flesh - That no person; no class of people. The word "flesh"is often thus used to denote human beings. Mat 24:22; Luk 3:6; Joh 17:2; Act 2:17; 1Pe 1:24; etc.

Should glory - Should boast; Rom 3:27.

In his presence - Before him. That man should really have nothing of which to boast; but that the whole scheme should be adapted to humble and subdue him. On these verses we may observe:

(1) That it is to be expected that the great mass of Christian converts will be found among those who are of humble life - and it may be observed also, that true virtue and excellence; sincerity and amiableness; honesty and sincerity, are usually found there also.

\caps1 (2) t\caps0 hat while the mass of Christians are found there, there are also those of noble birth, and rank, and wealth, who become Christians. The aggregate of those who from elevated ranks and distinguished talents have become Christians, has not been small. It is sufficient to refer to such names as Pascal, and Bacon, and Boyle, and Newton, and Locke, and Hale, and Wilberforce, to show that religion can command the homage of the most illustrious genius and rank.

\caps1 (3) t\caps0 he reasons why those of rank and wealth do not become Christians, are many and obvious:

\tx720 \tx1080 (a)    They are beset with special temptations.

(b)    They are usually satisfied with rank, and wealth, and do not feel their need of a hope of heaven.

©    They are surrounded with objects which flatter their vanity, which minister to their pride, and which throw them into the circle of alluring and tempting pleasures.

(d)    They are drawn away from the means of grace and the places of prayer, by fashion, by business, by temptation.

(e)    There is something about the pride of learning and philosophy, which usually makes those who possess it unwilling to sit at the feet of Christ; to acknowledge their dependence on any power; and to confess that they are poor, and needy, and blind, and naked before God.

\caps1 (4) t\caps0 he gospel is designed to produce humility, and to place all people on a level in regard to salvation. There is no royal way to the favor of God. No monarch is saved because he is a monarch; no philosopher because he is a philosopher; no rich man because he is rich; no poor man because he is poor. All are placed on a level. All are to be saved in the same way. All are to become willing to give the entire glory to God. All are to acknowledge him as providing the plan, and as furnishing the grace that is needful for salvation. God’ s design is to bring down the pride of man, and to produce everywhere a willingness to acknowledge him as the fountain of blessings and the God of all.

Poole: 1Co 1:29 - -- And God doth this in infinite wisdom, consulting his own honour and glory, that none might say, that God hath chosen them because they were nobler bor...

And God doth this in infinite wisdom, consulting his own honour and glory, that none might say, that God hath chosen them because they were nobler born, or in higher repute and esteem in the world, than others, but that the freeness of Divine grace might be seen in all God’ s acts of grace.

Haydock: 1Co 1:29 - -- Glory in his sight. God wished it to be known, that the establishment of his Church was not the work of human wisdom or power, but of the omnipotent...

Glory in his sight. God wished it to be known, that the establishment of his Church was not the work of human wisdom or power, but of the omnipotent power of his divinity. (Calmet)

Gill: 1Co 1:29 - -- That no flesh should glory in his presence. That is, "in the presence of God", as some copies, and the Arabic and Ethiopic versions read; not in their...

That no flesh should glory in his presence. That is, "in the presence of God", as some copies, and the Arabic and Ethiopic versions read; not in their blood, birth, families, lineage, and natural descent; nor in their might, power, and dominion; nor in their riches, wealth, and substance; nor in their wisdom, learning, and parts: for however these may be gloried in before men, yet not before God. These are of no account with him, nor will they be regarded by him, or men on account of them; and he has taken a method in choosing and calling the reverse of these, to stain the glory of all flesh, that no man may attribute his salvation to any thing of the creature, but wholly to the sovereign grace and good pleasure of God.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

Geneva Bible: 1Co 1:29 That no ( z ) flesh should glory in his presence. ( z ) "Flesh" is often, as we see, taken for the whole man: and he uses this word "flesh" very well...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 1Co 1:1-31 - --1 After his salutation and thanksgiving,10 he exhorts them to unity,12 and reproves their dissensions.18 God destroys the wisdom of the wise,21 by the...

MHCC: 1Co 1:26-31 - --God did not choose philosophers, nor orators, nor statesmen, nor men of wealth, and power, and interest in the world, to publish the gospel of grace a...

Matthew Henry: 1Co 1:17-31 - -- We have here, I. The manner in which Paul preached the gospel, and the cross of Christ: Not with the wisdom of words (1Co 1:17), the enticing wor...

Barclay: 1Co 1:26-31 - --Paul glories in the fact that, for the most part, the Church was composed of the simplest and the humblest people. We must never think that the ear...

Constable: 1Co 1:10--7:1 - --II. Conditions reported to Paul 1:10--6:20 The warm introduction to the epistle (1:1-9) led Paul to give a stron...

Constable: 1Co 1:10--5:1 - --A. Divisions in the church 1:10-4:21 The first major problem was the divisions that were fragmenting the...

Constable: 1Co 1:18--2:6 - --2. The gospel as a contradiction to human wisdom 1:18-2:5 Paul set up a contrast between clevern...

Constable: 1Co 1:26-31 - --The folly of the Corinthian believers 1:26-31 Paul turned from the content of the gospel to the Corinthian believers to strengthen his argument that t...

College: 1Co 1:1-31 - --1 CORINTHIANS 1 I. INTRODUCTION (1:1-9) A. SALUTATION (1:1-3) 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother S...

McGarvey: 1Co 1:29 - --that no flesh [no minister or other instrument of his] should glory [take pride in himself, and aspire to be head of a faction] before God . [The Cori...

Lapide: 1Co 1:1-31 - --RANSLATED AND EDITED BY W. F. COBB, D.D. EDINBURGH: JOHN GRANT 31 George IV. Bridge 1908 SAINT PAUL's FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS EDI...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) First Corinthians From Ephesus a.d. 54 Or 55 By Way of Introduction It would be a hard-boiled critic today who would dare deny the genuineness o...

JFB: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The AUTHENTICITY of this Epistle is attested by CLEMENT OF ROME [First Epistle to the Corinthians, 47], POLYCARP [Epistle to the Philippians, 11], and...

JFB: 1 Corinthians (Outline) THE INSCRIPTION; THANKSGIVING FOR THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH; REPROOF OF PARTY DIVISIONS: HIS OWN METHOD OF PREACHING ONLY CHRIST. ...

TSK: 1 Corinthians 1 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 1Co 1:1, After his salutation and thanksgiving, 1Co 1:10. he exhorts them to unity, 1Co 1:12. and reproves their dissensions; 1Co 1:18, G...

Poole: 1 Corinthians 1 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 1 Corinth (the inhabitants of which are called Corinthians) was an eminent city of Achaia, (that Achaia which is now called the...

MHCC: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The Corinthian church contained some Jews, but more Gentiles, and the apostle had to contend with the superstition of the one, and the sinful conduct ...

MHCC: 1 Corinthians 1 (Chapter Introduction) (1Co 1:1-9) A salutation and thanksgiving. (1Co 1:10-16) Exhortation to brotherly love, and reproof for divisions. (1Co 1:17-25) The doctrine of a c...

Matthew Henry: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians Corinth was a principal city of Greece, in that partic...

Matthew Henry: 1 Corinthians 1 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter we have, I. The preface or introduction to the whole epistle (1Co 1:1-9). II. One principal occasion of writing it hinted, namely...

Barclay: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: 1 Corinthians 1 (Chapter Introduction) An Apostolic Introduction (1Co_1:1-3) The Necessity Of Thanksgiving (1Co_1:4-9) A Divided Church (1Co_1:10-17) Stumbling-Block To The Jews & Fooli...

Constable: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical Background Corinth had a long history stretching back into the...

Constable: 1 Corinthians (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-9 A. Salutation 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving 1:4-9 ...

Constable: 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians Bibliography Adams, Jay. Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible. Phillipsburg, N.J.: Presb...

Haydock: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE CORINTHIANS. INTRODUCTION. Corinth was the capital of Achaia, a very rich and populous city...

Gill: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS This was not the first epistle that was written by the apostle to the Corinthians, for we read in this of his having ...

Gill: 1 Corinthians 1 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS 1 This chapter contains the general inscription of the epistle, the usual salutation, and a special thanksgiving for ...

College: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) FOREWORD Since the past few decades have seen an explosion in the number of books, articles, and commentaries on First Corinthians, a brief word to t...

College: 1 Corinthians (Outline) OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION - 1:1-9 A. Salutation - 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving - 1:4-9 II. DISUNITY AND COMMUNITY FRAGMENTATION - 1:10-4:21 A. ...

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