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 (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 1:19

For it is written, I will destroy the wisedome of the wise, and wil bring to nothing the vnderstanding of the prudent.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For it is written, "I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As it says in the holy Writings, I will put an end to the wisdom of the wise, and will put on one side the designs of those who have knowledge.
- Basic English Bible

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

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.
- Darby Bible

For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing."
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:19

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 1:19


1:19 For it is written - And the words are remarkably applicable to this great event. #Isaiah 29:14|



People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 1:19


1Co 1:19 I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. By turning to the passage in Isa 29:14, its meaning is clear. God will put aside the wisdom and understanding of men; these will not save; but he will save by what the world called foolishness.

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