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1 Corinthians 1:31

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That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
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  1. Jeremiah 9:23–24Rank 1 from verse 31
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    23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

    24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

  2. 2 Corinthians 10:17Rank 2 from verse 31
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    17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

  3. Philippians 3:3Rank 3 from verse 31
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    3For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

  4. Psalms 105:3Rank 4 from verse 31
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    3Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

  5. Isaiah 41:16Rank 5 from verse 31
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    16Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.

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1 Corinthians 1:31

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written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

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let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

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

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