1 Corinthians 3:18-20
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18 Don’t let anyone deceive themselves. If anyone among you supposes they are wise in the present age, let them become foolish, so that they can become wise. 19 The wisdom of this world, you see, is folly with God. This is what the Bible says: “He catches the wise in their trickery.” 20 And again, “The Lord knows the thinking of the wise—and he knows that it’s all a sham!”
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1 Corinthians 3:18-20
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18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise(A) by the standards of this age,(B) you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness(C) in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”[a];(D) 20 and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”[b](E)
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 3:19 Job 5:13
- 1 Corinthians 3:20 Psalm 94:11
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