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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 connects to 7 cross-references. Paul addresses divisions in Corinth: some claim 'I follow Paul,' others 'I follow Apollos.' Christ is not divided — Paul was not crucified for them. The message of the cross is foolishness to those perishing but to us the power …
Other Translations
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.
for it hath been written, `I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;'
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.
Cross References
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they …
Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say …
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: …
The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the Lord; and …
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their …