1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Those who are doomed to perish find the story of the cross 'sheer folly,' but it means the power of God for those whom he saves.

2 Timothy 3:15

remember you have known from childhood the sacred writings that can impart saving wisdom by faith in Christ Jesus.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?

The wise men are

Bible References

The wise men are

1 Corinthians 1:26
Why, look at your own ranks, my brothers; not many wise men (that is, judged by human standards), not many leading men, not many of good birth, have been called!

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1 Corinthians 1:18
Those who are doomed to perish find the story of the cross 'sheer folly,' but it means the power of God for those whom he saves.
2 Timothy 3:15
remember you have known from childhood the sacred writings that can impart saving wisdom by faith in Christ Jesus.

General references

Luke 11:35
(Look! perhaps your very light is dark.)
Romans 1:22
They claimed to be wise, but they have become fools;
1 Corinthians 1:19
It is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the sages, I will confound the insight of the wise.