For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
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Verse 19 is found in chapter 1 of 1 Corinthians. The cross appears as the center of Christian wisdom. Paul contrasts God’s logic with human expectations and presents what appears to be weakness to the world as a manifestation of divine power.
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Compare 1 Corinthians 1:19 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn es steht geschrieben: "Ich will zunichte machen die Weisheit der Weisen, und den Verstand der Verständigen will ich verwerfen."
Porque está escrito: Destruiré la sabiduría de los sabios, Y desecharé la inteligencia de los entendidos.
Pues está escrito: «Destruiré la sabiduría de los sabios y desecharé el entendimiento de los entendidos».
Aussi est-il écrit: Je détruirai la sagesse des sages, Et j'anéantirai l'intelligence des intelligents.
Poichè egli è scritto: Io farò perir la sapienza dei savi, ed annullerò l’intendimento degl’intendenti.
Porque está escrito: Destruirei a sabedoria dos sábios, E aniquilarei a inteligência dos inteligentes.
就如經上所記: 「我要摧毀智慧人的智慧, 廢棄聰明人的聰明。」
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