1 Corinthians 3:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.”

1 Corinthians 3:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Corinthians 3:20 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Corinthians 3:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.””

1 Corinthians 3:20 — World English Bible

1 Corinthians 3:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain. ”

1 Corinthians 3:20 — American Standard Version

1 Corinthians 3:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and again, `The Lord doth know the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain.'”

1 Corinthians 3:20 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Corinthians 3:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And again, [The] Lord knows the reasonings of the wise that they are vain. ”

1 Corinthians 3:20 — Darby Translation

1 Corinthians 3:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And againe, The Lord knoweth that the thoughtes of the wise be vaine.”

1 Corinthians 3:20 — Geneva Bible

1 Corinthians 3:20 in Context — 1 Corinthians 3

18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

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What Does 1 Corinthians 3:20 Mean?

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