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1 Corinthians 3:20

1 Corinthians 3:20
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And again,.... Not in the same place, nor in the same book, but in the Psalms, in Psa 94:11. This form of citing Scriptures answers to and moreover, used by the Jewish doctors when the matter does not…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And again, - Psa 94:11. The Lord knoweth - God searches the heart. The particular thing which it is here said that he knows, is, that the thoughts of man are vain. They have this quality; and this is…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise - They are always full of schemes and plans for earthly good; and God knows that all this is vain, empty, and unsatisfactory; and will stand them in no stead…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Here he prescribes humility, and a modest opinion of themselves, for the remedy of the irregularities in the church of Corinth, the divisions and contests among them: "Let no man deceive himself, Co1…

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