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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul emphasizes the believer's position before God.
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# Not many of you
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2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00
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This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "Very few of you"
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2018-12-03 17:58:17 +00:00
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# wise according to the flesh
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2018-12-03 17:58:17 +00:00
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"wise according to human standards" or "what most people would call wise"
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# of noble birth
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"special because your family is important"
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