1 Corinthians 1:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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? ”

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Where is the wise? - Language similar to this occurs in Isaiah 33:18 , “Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers?” Without designing to quote these words a...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Where [is] the wise? where [is] the (o) scribe? where [is] the (p) disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? (o) Where are you, O you learned fellow, and you that s...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 to 1 Corinthians 2:5 . The Cross, Folly to the World, is the Power and Wisdom of God. Paul now explains and justifies 1 Corinthians 1:17 b , which to Greek readers must hav...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

disputer . Greek. suzetetees. Only here. Compare Acts 15:2 . world . age. App-129. It was an age of speculation. Acts 17:21 . made foolish . Greek. moraino. See Romans 1:22 . this . the...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

20. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? This expression of triumph is added for the purpose of illustrating the Prophet’s testimony. Paul has not taken this sentiment from Isaiah, as is...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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? Where is the wise - the scribe - the disputer of this world? - T...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For it is written, I will destroy, &c.— See Isaiah 29:11 , &c. and Isaiah 33:17-18 . By the words wise, scribe, disputer, the Apostle probably meant persons most eminent for their learn...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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? Where? ... - Nowhere; for God 'brings them to nought' ( 1 Cori...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Greeting and Thanksgiving. Partisanship in the Church St. Paul, after greeting the Church and giving thanks for its spiritual gifts, rebukes the preference for various teachers which was prevalent...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

To the second quotation, which was originally a song of triumph over the enemies of Israel, the Apostle gives a general application. The wise. — The general reference in this word is to those who...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 3 THE FACTIONS THE first section of this Epistle, extending from the tenth verse of the first chapter to the end of the fourth chapter, is occupied with an endeavour to quench the factiou...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Cross God's Saving Power 1 Corinthians 1:12-25 Apollos had gone straight from Ephesus to Corinth, Acts 19:1 . A party gathered around him, especially attracted by his eloquence and inte...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The epistle is to the Church. Its messages are only for those who have been brought into fellowship with Jesus Christ. The character of the Church is indicated in the words, "sanctified in Christ Jes...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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. (19) For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bri...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Where is the wise? where is the Scribe? .... These are the apostle's own words; though he may allude to Isaiah 33:18 where there are some phrases much like these, but the meaning is very different...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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? Ver. 20. Where is the wise? ] The teacher of traditions; the...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The preaching of the cross The doctrine of the crucifixion of the Son of God, to expiate the sins of mankind, and procure salvation for such as should believe in him; is to them that perish By ob...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul writes here as "a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God." As such, it is the authoritative word of God he communicates, that which requires the subjection and obedience of all the Ch...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Efficacy of the Gospel; The Character of the Gospel. A. D. 57. 17 For Christ sent me not...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? He alludeth again to that, Isaiah 33:18 : Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? Where are the wise men amongst the heathens? Where are the scribes...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Christ Crucified For Us And The New Birth Through the Spirit Are the Two Central Foundations of Christianity (1:10-4:21). Paul begins this section by revealing his concern that the Corinthians are...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 .— Isaiah 29:14 (nearly as LXX.), and a free imitation of Isaiah 30:18 . For .—Sustains the general drift of 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 , not any particular...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Scofield Reference Notes

this world Age. Greek, "kosmos", means "world-system". ( 1 Corinthians 2:12 ); ( John 7:7 ); ( See Scofield) - ( Revelation 13:8 ).
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1. Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, This brother had been put to great shame. He was beaten before the judgment-seat, if you reme...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul, called to be an apostle. It was proper to mention this, else he would have had no title to address his letter to the Corinthians, and the catholic church, or saints in ge...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel. Paul’s preaching I. It exalted the Cross of Christ as the central element of the gospel. The apostle does not teach that truths asso...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The oldest superscription was probably, "To the Corinthians, the first (Πρὸς Κορινθίους πρώτη)." This is found in א, A, B, C, D. 1 Corinthians 1:1-46 The greeting. An ope...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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?
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:19 ; 2 Samuel 15:31 ; 2 Samuel 16:23 ; 2 Samuel 17:14 ; 2 Samuel 17:23 ; Isaiah 33:18 ; Isaiah 44:25 ; Isaiah 53:1 ; Job 12:17 ; Job 12:20 ; Job 12:24 ; Romans 1:22
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Church of God at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We propose taking several studies from the First Epistle to the Corinthians. There will be much to consider here which shou...
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Where is the wise? &c. — The deliverance of Judea from Sennacherib is what Isaiah refers to in these words; in a bold and beautiful allusion to which, the apostle in the clause that follows tri...

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 1:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 1:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 1:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes