1 Corinthians 1:31 (DRB)

Passage

That, as it is written: He that glorieth may glory in the Lord.

Nearby Context

1 Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his sight.

1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom and justice and sanctification and redemption:

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

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "written", "glorieth", "glory", and "lord". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "written" and "glorieth", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "But of him are you in Christ...", giving immediate footing for "written" and "glorieth". In 1 Corinthians context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "written" and "glorieth" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.