1 Corinthians 3:21
Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
Cross-reference
In 1 Corinthians 3:4-7, Paul introduces the problem of boasting in human leaders that he forbids in 3:21. Strong contextual link.
In 1 Corinthians 4:6, Paul applies the same warning against boasting in leaders, urging humility and adherence to Scripture.
The division over human leaders in 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 directly parallels the warning in 3:21 against boasting in men.
1 Corinthians 5:6 rebukes boasting about sin – a direct parallel to the command not to boast in men, reinforcing the same warning.
Jeremiah 9:24 provides the proper alternative: boast in knowing God – contrasting with Paul's command not to boast in men.
Romans 8:32 grounds the 'all things are yours' claim: God who gave His Son will also graciously give us all things.
In Galatians 4:7, believers are heirs—the basis for the claim that 'all things are yours' in the main verse.
In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Christ's poverty makes us rich—the foundation for the believer possessing all things in the main verse.
In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul says believers 'possess everything'—a direct echo of 'all things are yours' from the main verse.
In Galatians 6:13, false teachers boast in others' circumcision—a specific instance of the 'boasting in men' prohibited in the main verse.
In Galatians 6:14, Paul boasts only in the cross—the proper alternative to the forbidden boasting in men from the main verse.
In James 2:5, the poor are heirs of the kingdom—echoing the idea in the main verse that believers possess all things.
Luke 6:20 declares 'yours is the kingdom of God' – a direct parallel to 'all things are yours', reinforcing the same promise.
In Numbers 18:20, God is Aaron's portion—the OT foundation for the NT truth that believers inherit all things in Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:15 says 'it is all for your sake' – directly aligning with 'all things are yours' as serving believers' benefit.
John 17:10 shows mutual possession between Father and Son – a parallel to believers possessing all things through Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:5 exemplifies the humble attitude: Paul preaches not himself but Christ as Lord, reinforcing not boasting in men.
Jeremiah 9:23 similarly warns against boasting in human wisdom, might, or riches – a direct parallel to Paul's prohibition of boasting in men.
In Colossians 3:11, Christ is all in all—the reason believers can say 'all things are yours' as in the main verse.
In 2 Peter 1:3, God grants believers all things for life and godliness—echoing the 'all things are yours' here, showing His comprehensive provision.
In Galatians 6:4, Paul allows boasting in one's own work—contrasting with the warning against boasting in men in the main verse.
In 2 Corinthians 1:14, Paul speaks of mutual boasting on the day of the Lord—contrasting with the prohibition against boasting in men in the main verse.
2 Corinthians 1:6 shows Paul's sufferings are for the Corinthians' comfort – reinforces that even apostles are for their benefit.
Romans 8:9 states that having the Spirit means you belong to Christ – underlies why all things are yours (belonging to Him).
Romans 4:13 speaks of Abraham being heir of the world by faith – echoing the 'all things are yours' promise in a different context.
In Daniel 2:30, Daniel refuses to take credit for revealing the mystery – a direct parallel to the command not to boast in human wisdom.