1 Corinthians 3:20

World English Bible (2000)

And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless."

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 94:11 : 11 Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.
  • Col 2:8 : 8 Be careful that you don't let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.
  • Rom 1:21 : 21 Because, knowing God, they didn't glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.
  • Job 11:11-12 : 11 For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn't consider it. 12 An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey's colt.
  • Ps 2:1 : 1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

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    21For seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom didn't know God, it was God's good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save those who believe.

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