19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God: for it is written, (A)He [a]catcheth the wise in their own craftiness.

20 (B)And again, The Lord knoweth that the thoughts of the wise be vain.

21 [b]Therefore let no man [c]rejoice in men: for all things are [d]yours.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:19 Be they never so crafty, yet the Lord will take them when he shall discover their treachery.
  2. 1 Corinthians 3:21 He returneth to the proposition of verse 2, first warning the hearers, that henceforward they esteem not as lords, those whom God hath appointed to be ministers, and not lords of their salvation, which thing they do, that depend upon men, and not upon God, that speaketh by them.
  3. 1 Corinthians 3:21 Please himself.
  4. 1 Corinthians 3:21 Helps, appointeth for your benefit.

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