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For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness."
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What "Worldly Wisdom" Is
Commentators clarify that "the wisdom of this world" isn't science, art, or learning, which are seen as gifts from God. Instead, it refers to human-centered philosophies and self-confident religious ideas that operate independently of or in opposition to God's revealed truth. As John Calvin notes, these intellectual pursuits must be servants to God's word, not its master.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
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…
19th Century
Anglican
With God.—Better, in the sight of God (Romans 2:13).
For it is written.—By two passag…
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Baptist
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
All that calls itself philosophy, and talks about its culture, and so on, is …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
For the wisdom of this world: This is an argument taken from opposites. To maintain the one is to overturn the other. Therefore, since
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God The wisdom of the Jewish, or Gentile world. It is had in no acc…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
