Translations
Modern
And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
Traditional
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
Literal
…and again, “The Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are futile.”
Latin
Et iterum: Dominus novit cogitationes sapientium quoniam vanæ sunt.
Original
Greek
English
And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
Notes
Paul contrasts human wisdom with divine wisdom again (see 1 Corinthians 1:18–25). He uses Old Testament quotes to encourage the Corinthians. He urges them to be willing to seem foolish to the world so that they can be truly wise in God's eyes.
After comparing human and spiritual wisdom, Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church (see 1 Corinthians 1:10–12), especially their undue loyalty to him and Apollos.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Futility Mystery Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Thessalonians
Topics
God: Knowledge of Heart: Known to God Vanity: Worldly Wisdom Is Wisdom: Worldly