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Foolishness with God (μωρια παρα τω θεω). Whose standard does a church (temple) of God wish, that of this world or of God? The two…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For the wisdom of this world. This refers to what is esteemed as wisdom by the people of this world on the subject of religion.
It …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
With God.—Better, in the sight of God (Romans 2:13).
For it is written.—By two passag…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
All that calls itself philosophy, and talks about its culture, and so on, is …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Paul now returns to the subject of “wisdom” (GK 5055) and warns the believers not to be deceived into thinking that the wisdom of this human age is…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For the wisdom of this world: This is an argument taken from opposites. To maintain the one is to overturn the other. Therefore, since
John Gill
JohnGill
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God
The wisdom of the Jewish, or Gentile world. It is had in no acc…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
To have a high opinion of our own wisdom is only to flatter ourselves, and self-flattery is the next step to self-deceit. The wisdom that worldly m…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Having indicated the reward for those who labor well, the Apostle now deals with the punishment for those who do evil or destructive works. Regardi…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson