Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in the things of God, let him get the wisdom of men, that he may be wise.
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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 the wisdom of God is foolishness with the world, for it is written, Let us educate young men for the ministry; and again, Let no man preach who has not been educated for the purpose; and especially, receive no man who professes to be inspired.
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Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
Now, concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, we would have you entirely ignorant, for they are not needed at all in this generation.
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But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to no man to profit at all.