1 Corinthians 3:20
And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.”
World English Bible
In The King James Version
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
In Context
21Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,
Cross References
Job 11:11For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.
Psalms 94:11The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.
Colossians 2:8Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elemental spirits 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 →