3 occurrences

'Wise' in the Bible

So it seemed to me wise for the brothers to go before, and see that the amount which you had undertaken to give was ready, so that it might be a cause for praise, and not as if we were making profit out of you.

Verse ConceptsCovetingGenerosity, HumanResentment, Against PeoplePeople Going BeforePeople PromisingCovetousness

For we will not make comparison of ourselves with some of those who say good things about themselves: but these, measuring themselves by themselves, and making comparison of themselves with themselves, are not wise.

Verse ConceptsSelf DeceptionThoughtComparingBeing Without UnderstandingCommending OneselfCompetitionmeasurement

For you put up with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.

Verse ConceptsThe Work Of FoolsPatient PeopleSufferingFools

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