1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 1:20

BSB
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
AKJV
Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
CPDV
Where are the wise? Where are the scribes? Where are the truth-seekers of this age? Has not God made the wisdom of this world into foolishness?
ERV
Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
NHEB
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn't God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
SMT
Where the wise? where the scribe? where the seekers together of this life has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 1:20
Summary
God exposed emptiness of worldly reasoning
Event
Rhetorical challenge to worldly reasoning
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching