1 Corinthians 1:30 net — He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sa…

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"He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,"

— 1 Corinthians 1:30, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 1 — Context

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But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.

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God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something,

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so that no one can boast in his presence.

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He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

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so that, as it is written,“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 1:30 say?
1 Corinthians 1:30 in the NET Bible reads: “He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,”
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:30 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 30.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 1:30.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 1:30 in?
1 Corinthians 1:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 1:30?
1 Corinthians 1:30 reads (NET): “He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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