1 Corinthians 3:20

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

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written: He takes the wise in their own craftiness.

21Therefore, let no one glory in men; for all things are yours,

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Cross References

Colossians 2:8See that no one make you the victims of imposture by means of philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to 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 →

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