1 Corinthians 3:20
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
King James Version
In Context
21Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
Cross References
Job 11:11For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
Psalms 94:11The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Colossians 2:8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 3:19-21
Humility Prescribed. ( a. d. 57.) 18 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. Here he prescribes humility, and a modest opinion of themselves, for the remedy of the irregularities in the church of Corinth, the divisions and contests… Read the whole commentary →