King James Version
1 Corinthians 3:20 in the King James Version says “And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.” — study this verse from 1 Corinthians chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.”
1 Corinthians 3:20 · KJV
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“again”
G3825(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
“The Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“knoweth”
G1097to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
“the thoughts”
G1261discussion, i.e., (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate
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