1 Corinthians 1:19

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 1:19

BSB

For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate."

AKJV

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

CPDV

For it has been written: "I will perish the wisdom of the wise, and I will reject the discernment of the prudent."

ERV

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the prudence of the prudent will I reject.

NHEB

For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will nullify."

SMT

For it has been written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and put away the understanding of the intelligent.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 1:19

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 1:19

Summary

God will nullify human intellectual pride

Event

Divine declaration fulfilled

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD