1 Corinthians 3:20

And again, The Lord has knowledge of the reasonings of the wise, that they are nothing.

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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 foolish before God. As it is said in the holy Writings, He who takes the wise in their secret designs:

21So let no one take pride in men. For all things are yours;

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Cross References

Job 11:11For in his eyes men are as nothing; he sees evil and takes note of it.

Psalms 94:11The Lord has knowledge of the thoughts of man, for they are only a breath.

Colossians 2:8Take care that no one takes you away by force, through man's wisdom and deceit, going after the beliefs of men and the theories 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 →

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