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1 CORINTHIANS 1:20 ko,smou
The Textus Receptus, following later witnesses (ac C3 Dc F G L Y 6 104
326 623 1739c _al_), with which some early versions agree (itd, g, r
vg syrp, h, pal cop...
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Verse 20. _WHERE IS THE WISE - THE SCRIBE - THE DISPUTER OF THIS_
_WORLD?_] These words most manifestly refer to the Jews; as the places
(Isaiah 29:14; Isaiah 33:18; Isaiah 44:25) to which he refers...
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WHERE IS THE WISE? - Language similar to this occurs in Isaiah 33:18,
“Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that
counted the towers?” Without designing to quote these words as
havin...
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2. CONTRASTS. CHAPTER 1:10-4).
CHAPTER 1:10-31.
_ 1. Divisions rebuked. (1 Corinthians 1:10)._
2. The Cross of Christ, the Power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:17).
The section which begins, after the in...
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1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TO 1 CORINTHIANS 2:5. THE CROSS, FOLLY TO THE
WORLD, IS THE POWER AND WISDOM OF GOD. Paul now explains and justifies
1 Corinthians 1:17_ b_, which to Greek readers must have soun
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AN APOSTOLIC INTRODUCTION (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)...
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For the story of the Cross is foolishness to those who are on the way
to destruction, but it is the power of God to those who are on the way
to salvation. For it stands written, "I will wipe out the w...
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DISPUTER. Greek. _suzetetees._ Only here. Compare Acts 15:2.
WORLD. age. App-129. It was an age of speculation. Acts 17:21.
MADE FOOLISH. Greek. _moraino._ See Romans 1:22.
THIS. the.
worl
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ΠΟΥ͂ ΣΟΦΌΣ; ΠΟΥ͂ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΎΣ; ΠΟΥ͂
ΣΥΝΖΗΤΗΤΉΣ; i.e. ‘the wise generally, the Jewish scribe,
the Greek disputer.’—Dean Alford.
ΤΟΥ͂ ΑἸΩ͂ΝΟΣ ΤΟΎΤΟΥ. These words, according to De
Wette, apply, not to the...
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GOD’S MESSAGE NOT INTENDED TO FLATTER THE PRIDE OF MAN...
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_THE PREACHING OF THE SON OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-24:_ The message
of the cross and redemption by blood seems foolish to many that are
lost. Satan lost the battle and sin was defeated by the death o...
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ΠΟΎ (G4226) где? Повторение слова вводит
три риторических вопроса, на которые
ожидается отрицательный ответ (Schrage).
ΣΥΖΗΤΗΤΉΣ (G4804) тот, кто задает вопросы;
тот, кто спорит или обсуждает; спорщи...
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FOR IT IS WRITTEN, I WILL DESTROY, &C.— See Isaiah 29:11, &c. and
Isaiah 33:17. By the words _wise, scribe, disputer,_ the Apostle
probably meant persons most eminent for their learning and sagacity,...
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APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS
_The Word of the Cross and the Wisdom of the World_ (18-31)
_Text_
1 Corinthians 1:18-31. For the word of the cross is to them that
perish foolishness; but unto us who are save...
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BUTLER'S COMMENTS
Unity Operates Through the Instrumentality of the Gospel (1
Corinthians 1:18-25)
18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but
to us who are being saved it...
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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?
WHERE? ... - Nowhere; for God 'brings them to nought' (1 Corinthian...
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1 This is not the first time the apostle has written to the
Corinthians. He had written a letter to them (1Co_5:9) and they had
written one in return (1Co_7:1). This epistle is partly a reply to
their...
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1:20 world? (c-11) _ Aion_ . age, or course of this world, see chs.
2.6 (twice), 3.18. world? (d-21) _ Kosmos_ , the usual word for world.
see chs. 3.19; 6.2; Hebrews 9:1 ....
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GREETING AND THANKSGIVING. PARTISANSHIP IN THE CHURCH
St. Paul, after greeting the Church and giving thanks for its
spiritual gifts, rebukes the preference for various teachers which was
prevalent am...
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SERVANTS OF CHRIST
1 CORINTHIANS
_HILDA BRIGHT_
ABOUT THIS LETTER
CORINTH
Corinth was an important city. It was on a very narrow section of
land (called an ‘isthmus’) in the southern part of Gre...
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To the second quotation, which was originally a song of triumph over
the enemies of Israel, the Apostle gives a general application.
THE WISE. — The general reference in this word is to those who woul...
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CHAPTER 4
THE FOOLISHNESS OF PREACHING
In the preceding section of this Epistle Paul introduced the subject
which was prominent in his thoughts as he wrote: the divided state of
the Corinthian Churc...
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CHAPTER 3
THE FACTIONS
THE first section of this Epistle, extending from the tenth verse of
the first chapter to the end of the fourth chapter, is occupied with
an endeavour to quench the factious sp...
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§ 4. THE TRUE POWER OF THE GOSPEL. To “preach the gospel” meant,
above all, to proclaim the cross of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:17 b). In
Cor [189] “the wisdom of the world” scouted this message as sheer...
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τοῦ σοφός; ποῦ γραμματεύς; and (possibly)
ἐμώρανεν … τήν σοφίαν, are also Isaianic allusions
to Isaiah 19:11 f. (mocking the vain wisdom of Pharaoh's counsellors),
and Isaiah 33:18 (predicting the dis...
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THE CROSS GOD'S SAVING POWER
1 Corinthians 1:12
_ Apollos_ had gone straight from Ephesus to Corinth, Acts 19:1. A
party gathered around him, especially attracted by his eloquence and
intellectual br...
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The epistle is to the Church. Its messages are only for those who have
been brought into fellowship with Jesus Christ. The character of the
Church is indicated in the words, "sanctified in Christ Jesu...
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The Foolishness of Preaching
To those who are worldly minded, the preaching of the gospel is silly
and absurd. To those who "are being saved" (footnote ASV) the gospel
is mighty, like dynamite. The Gr...
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Jesus Christ, Wisdom from God
So, Paul said, not many of those who would be called wise, or powerful
or noblemen followed Jesus. Most uprisings are successful because the
upper crust leaders join and...
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Where [is] the wise? where [is] the (o) scribe? where [is] the (p)
disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this
world?
(o) Where are you, O you learned fellow, and you that sp...
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I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will confound the false and
mistaken wisdom of the great and wise philosophers, of the learned
doctors or scribes, of the curious searchers of the secrets of n...
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“Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of
this age? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” This
exclamatory form has the same triumphant tone as in the words of
Is...
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BODY OF THE EPISTLE. 1:10-15:58.
I. The Parties in the Church of corinth. 1:10-4:21.
EWALD has well stated the reason why the apostle puts this subject
first, of all those he has to treat in his Ep...
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(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. (19)
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will
brin...
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As usual, the introductory words (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) of the epistle
give us no little intimation of that which is to follow. The apostle
speaks of himself as such "called [to be] an apostle of Jesus...
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20._Where is the wise? where is the scribe? _This expression of
triumph is added for the purpose of illustrating the Prophet’s
testimony. Paul has not taken this sentiment from Isaiah, as is
commonly...
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I will now turn back to take up the thread of the contents of this
epistle from the beginning. Paul was an apostle by the will of God.
That was his authority, however it might be with others. Moreover...
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WHERE IS THE WISE? WHERE IS THE SCRIBE?.... These are the apostle's
own words; though he may allude to Isaiah 33:18 where there are some
phrases much like these, but the meaning is very different. Tho...
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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?
Ver. 20. _Where is the wise?_] The teacher of traditions; the Je...
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_The preaching of the cross_ The doctrine of the crucifixion of the
Son of God, to expiate the sins of mankind, and procure salvation for
such as should believe in him; _is to them that perish_ By obs...
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THE SCRIBE; the learned man.
THE DISPUTER; the subtle, abstruse reasoner.
MADE FOOLISH; showed it to be folly....
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The foolishness of God wiser than men:...
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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?...
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Paul writes here as "a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of
God." As such, it is the authoritative word of God he communicates,
that which requires the subjection and obedience of all the Chu...
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WHERE IS THE WISE? WHERE IS THE SCRIBE? WHERE IS THE DISPUTER OF THIS
WORLD? HATH NOT GOD MADE FOOLISH THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD?
'Where is the wise?' -'philosopher' (Gspd). The man "wise" in the eyes...
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17-25 Paul had been bred up in Jewish learning; but the plain
preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory
and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the sum and substance...
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_Where is the wise? where is the scribe?_ He alludeth again to that,
ISAIAH 33:18: _Where is the scribe? where is the receiver?_ Where are
the wise men amongst the heathens? Where are the scribes, the...
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Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this
world? [triumphant questions, as at Isaiah 36:19] _hath not God made
foolish the wisdom of the world?_...
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Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians
to those that do not believe, but to us salvation and life eternal.
"Where is the wise man? where the disputer? "[124]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians
The...
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1 Corinthians 1:20 Where G4226 wise G4680 Where G4226 scribe G1122
Where G4226 disputer G4804 this G5127 age...
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CHRIST CRUCIFIED FOR US AND THE NEW BIRTH THROUGH THE SPIRIT ARE THE
TWO CENTRAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIANITY (1:10-4:21).
Paul begins this section by revealing his concern that the Corinthians
are in...
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‘Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of
this age? Has God not made foolish the wisdom of the world? For seeing
that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not...
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1 Corinthians 1:20. WHERE IS THE WISE? in general; but particularly,
WHERE IS THE SCRIBE? to whom the _Jew_ looks up for wisdom; WHERE IS
THE DISPUTER OF THIS WORLD? to whom the _Greek_ defers. HATH N...
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SUMMARY. ‘I beseech you, study unity. Instead of this, I hear ye are
ranging yourselves into schools and parties, each contending for its
favourite preacher as if your salvation hung upon him. Thus is...
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WHERE IS THE WISE? WHERE IS THE SCRIBE? WHERE IS THE DISPUTER OF THIS
WORLD?
(Που σοφοσ; που γραμματευσ; που
συνζητητης του αιωνος τουτου;). Paul makes
use of Isaiah 33:18 without exact quotation. T...
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THIS WORLD
Age. Greek, "kosmos", means "world-system". (1 Corinthians 2:12);
(John 7:7);
(_ See Scofield) - (Revelation 13:8). _...
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1, 2. _Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will
of God, and Sosthenes our brother, unto the church of God which is at
Corinth,_
-Note the humility of Paul in associating with hi...
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I am going to speak about the testimony of the apostle Peter
concerning his Lord, but we will first read together part of the
writings of his «beloved brother Paul,» that we may see how these
eminent...
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1. _Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of
God, and Sosthenes our brother,_
This brother had been put to great shame. He was beaten before the
judgment-seat, if you remembe...
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CONTENTS: Christians' position in grace. The unspiritual condition of
the Corinthian saints. Danger of following human leaders and exulting
in human wisdom.
CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Paul, Sosthenes, A...
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1 Corinthians 1:1. _Paul, called to be an apostle._ It was proper to
mention this, else he would have had no title to address his letter to
the Corinthians, and the catholic church, or saints in gener...
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SO THEN? Paul uses some of the language of Isaiah 19:11-12_ LXX_ to
challenge those who are so proud of this world's wisdom. WISE men.
Such as Pharaoh's advisers. SCHOLARS. Such as the Jewish teachers...
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_For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel._
PAUL’S PREACHING
I. It exalted the Cross of Christ as the central element of the
gospel. The apostle does not teach that truths associat...
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_For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise._
TRUE WISDOM
The discovery of what is true, and the practice of that which is good,
are the two most important objects of philosophy. (_Vol...
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1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10 Divisions over Christian
Preachers. The Corinthians’ pride has led them to value appearance
and powerful speaking over the genuine work of the Spirit....
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RANSLATED AND EDITED
BY W. F. COBB, D.D.
EDINBURGH: JOHN GRANT
31 George IV. Bridge
1908
SAINT PAUL'S
FIRST EPISTLE TO THE
CORINTHIANS
EDITORS PREFACE
In translating the Comments of Cornelius...
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_Where is the wise?_ The Gentile philosopher.
_Where is the scribe?_ The Jewish doctor. S. Paul is quoting Isaiah
33:18.
Note, as the Greeks called their wise men philosophers, and the
Chaldeans thei...
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
1 Corinthians 1:19.— Isaiah 29:14 (nearly as LXX.), and a free
imitation of Isaiah 30:18. FOR.—Sustains the _general drift_ of...
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EXPOSITION
The oldest superscription was probably, "To the Corinthians, the first
(Πρὸς Κορινθίους πρώτη)." This is found in
א, A, B, C, D.
1 CORINTHIANS 1:1
_The_ _greeting. _An opening salutati...
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Let's turn to I Corinthians, chapter 1.
Paul introduces himself as the writer with Sosthenes in the first
verse.
Paul, called an apostle (1 Corinthians 1:1)
Notice the words to be are in italics. Th...
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1 Corinthians 1:19; 2 Samuel 15:31; 2 Samuel 16:23; 2 Samuel 17:14;...
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Scribe [γ ρ α μ μ α τ ε υ ς]. Always in the New Testament in
the Jewish sense, an interpreter of the law, except Acts 19:35, the
town - clerk.
Disputer [σ υ ζ η τ η τ η ς]. Only here. Compare the kind...
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THE CHURCH OF GOD AT CORINTH
1 Corinthians 1:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We propose taking several studies from the First Epistle to the
Corinthians. There will be much to consider here which should help...
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Where is the wise? &c. — The deliverance of Judea from Sennacherib
is what Isaiah refers to in these words; in a bold and beautiful
allusion to which, the apostle in the clause that follows triumphs
o...