1 Corinthians 1:20

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.

world. Greek. kosmos. App-129. The wisdom of the world is human wisdom generally.

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Scofield Reference Notes

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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