1 Corinthians 3:20
And again—The Lord taketh note of the speculations of the wise, that they are vain.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
In Context
21So then, let, no one, be boasting in men; for, all things, are yours—
Cross References
Job 11:11For, he, knoweth men of falsity, and seeth iniquity, and him that doth not diligently consider.
Psalms 94:11Yahweh, knoweth the plans of men, That, they, are a breath!
Colossians 2:8Be taking heed, lest there shall be anyone leading, you, off as a spoil, through means of their philosophy, and an empty deceit,—according to the instruction of men, according to the first principles 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 →