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1 Corinthians 1:19-21

19 For it is written:
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 1:19-21

Job 5:12-13 - He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. Click to read the verse Job 5:12-13 Click to read the verse Job 5:12-13

1 Corinthians 4:6 - Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6

Genesis 41:8 - In the morning his mind was troubled, so he sent for all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. P... Click to read the verse Genesis 41:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:8

Isaiah 19:3 - The Egyptians will lose heart, and I will bring their plans to nothing; they will consult the i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:3

Isaiah 29:14 - Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14

Isaiah 19:11 - The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give senseless advi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:11

Numbers 22:28 - Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you to ma... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:28 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:28

Jeremiah 8:9 - The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:9

2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, an... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:5

1 Corinthians 3:19 - For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the w... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:19 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:19

Judges 4:21 - But Jael, Heber’s wife, picked up a tent peg and a hammer and went quietly to him while he lay ... Click to read the verse Judges 4:21 Click to read the verse Judges 4:21

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:20

Psalms 94:11 - The Lord knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:11

Proverbs 2:7 - He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:7