so that no one may boast in God's presence.

Therefore, as it is written, "The person who boasts must boast in the Lord."

So let no one boast about human beings, since everything belongs to you,

For who makes you superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not receive it?

For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, for this obligation has been entrusted to me. How terrible it would be for me if I didn't preach the gospel!

Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.

She bears up under everything; believes the best in all; there is no limit to her hope, and never will she fall.