1 Corinthians 3:19

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

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

1 Corinthians 3:19 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Corinthians 3

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16Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

18Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

20and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise that they are vain.

21Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours;

22whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

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