1 Corinthians 1:19 kjva — For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent."

— 1 Corinthians 1:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Corinthians 1 — Context

16

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

17

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

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.

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For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

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?

21

For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

22

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

1 Corinthians 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 1:19 say?
1 Corinthians 1:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:19 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 1:19.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 1:19 in?
1 Corinthians 1:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 1:19?
1 Corinthians 1:19 reads (KJVA): “For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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