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1 Corinthians 1:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 1:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
19 For it has been written [in Isa 29:14]: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise ones, and I will set-aside the intelligence[a] of the intelligent ones”. 20 Where is the wise one? Where is the scribe[b]? Where is the debater of this age? Did not God make-foolish the wisdom of the world?
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21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know[c] God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of [d] the proclamation to save the ones believing.
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- 1 Corinthians 1:19 Or, understanding, cleverness.
- 1 Corinthians 1:20 That is, religious scholar.
- 1 Corinthians 1:21 Or, come-to-know.
- 1 Corinthians 1:21 That is, characterizing, belonging to.
1 Corinthians 1:19-21
New International Version
1 Corinthians 1:19-21
New International Version
19 For it is written:
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”[a](A)
20 Where is the wise person?(B) Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age?(C) Has not God made foolish(D) the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world(E) through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save(F) those who believe.(G)
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 1:19 Isaiah 29:14
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