1 Corinthians 3:20
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
And againe, *The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vaine.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 94.11.
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- Psalms 94:11Rank 1 from verse 20
- Colossians 2:8Rank 2 from verse 20
8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
8Beware lest any man spoile you through Philosophie and vaine deceit, after the tradition of men, after the ‖rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:
- Romans 1:21Rank 3 from verse 20
21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
21Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankefull, but became vaine in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened:
- Job 11:11–12Rank 4 from verse 20
11For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
12For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
11For, he knoweth vaine men: hee seeth wickednesse also, will he not then consider it?
12For †vaine man would be wise; though man be borne like a wilde asses coult.
- Psalms 2:1Rank 5 from verse 20
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1 Corinthians 3:20
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Things thought or purposed in the mind or heart; ideas, reasonings, intentions, or purposes.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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Empty, fruitless, ineffective, unprofitable, worthless, false, unsubstantial, or conceited.
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19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
19For the wisedome of this world is foolishnesse with God: for it is written, *Hee taketh the wise in their owne craftinesse.
20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
20And againe, *The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vaine.
Selected passage21Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
21Therefore let no man glory in men, for all things are yours.