1 Corinthians 3:19
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”1 Corinthians 3:19
What Does 1 Corinthians 3:19 Mean?
1 Corinthians 3:19 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 19 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 3:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”2 Corinthians 10:5“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”Job 5:13“He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.”1 Corinthians 1:19“For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”Psalms 141:10“Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.”1 Corinthians 1:18“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”Romans 1:21“Because 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.”Isaiah 44:25“That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”James 3:15“This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.”Psalms 9:15“The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”Psalms 7:14“Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.”Isaiah 29:14“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.”Matthew 2:8“And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.”1 Corinthians 1:20“Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?”Exodus 18:11“Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.”2 Samuel 16:23“And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.”Isaiah 19:11“Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?”2 Samuel 15:31“And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”
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