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1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 kjv — Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life…

King James Version

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Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

22

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

23

And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

— 1 Corinthians 3:21-1953, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours; whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s. ”

  • WEB

    “Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours, and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.”

  • NET

    “So then, no more boasting about mere mortals! For everything belongs to you, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. Everything belongs to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.”

  • DRB

    “Let no man therefore glory in men. For all things are yours, whether it be Paul or Apollo or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. For all are yours. And you are Christ's. And Christ is God's. ”

  • BBE

    “So let no one take pride in men. For all things are yours; Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; And you are Christ's; and Christ is God's.”

  • KJVA

    “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s. ”

1 Corinthians 3 — Context

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Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

20

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

21

Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

22

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

23

And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 say?
1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verses 21–1953.
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 3:21-1953.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 in?
1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 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 3:21-1953?
1 Corinthians 3:21-1953 reads (KJV): “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s. ” 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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