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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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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
19th Century
Bishop
With God.—Better, in the sight of God (Romans 2:13).
For it is written.—By two passag…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
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
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Corinthians 3:19
17th Century
Pastor
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
On 1 Corinthians 3:18–23
17th Century
Minister
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…