1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:19

BSB
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness."
AKJV
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness.
CPDV
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. And so it has been written: "I will catch the wise in their own astuteness."
ERV
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
NHEB
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He traps the wise in their craftiness."
SMT
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it has been written, He seizing the wise in their deceptions.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:19
Summary
Earthly intelligence contradicts divine understanding
Event
Contrasting worldly and divine wisdom
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching