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Why does Paul quote Jeremiah 9:23-24?

Claim:

Critics often accuse Paul of taking OT passages out of context. Is this the case?

Response:

In Jeremiah 9, the wise person is the one who obeys God to avoid judgment (Jer. 9:12, 14). Paul sees a parallel between the destruction of Jerusalem in Jeremiah 9 and the modern person’s destruction through rejecting Christ. In both passages, we should not boast in wealth, might, or wisdom (Jer. 9:23; 1 Cor. 1:26). Instead, we should boast in understanding and knowing God (Jer. 9:24). This OT citation helps prove Paul’s point.

About The Author
James Rochford

James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.