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1 Corinthians 1:19
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For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
About 1 Corinthians 1:19
1 Corinthians 1:19 from 1 Corinthians speaks directly to Wisdom, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
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- Colossians 1:9
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”
- Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
- Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
- Deuteronomy 4:6
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- Isaiah 29:14
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.”
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Study 1 Corinthians 1:19 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 1 Corinthians. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Wisdom. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.