Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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Bible References
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Matthew 11:25
About that time Jesus said [in prayer], "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things [i.e., the significance of Jesus' words and works] from those who [thought they] were wise and intelligent and have [instead] revealed them to people who are child-like.
John 7:48
Have any of the authorities or Pharisees believed in him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
Now consider how you were when you were called, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were from prominent families.
1 Corinthians 2:7
But we [apostles] speak God's secret wisdom, which has been hidden [through the ages], which God predetermined for our honor before time began.
James 2:6
But you people have dishonored the poor person. Are not rich people the ones who oppress you and drag you to court?
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1 Corinthians 14:32
And the prophets' spirits are [to be] under the prophets' control [i.e., a prophet was to determine if or when he exercised his gift],