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I. A SYSTEM OF CONSUMMATE WISDOM.

1. Devised by God.

2. Before the world began.

3. To our glory.

II. A SYSTEM OF MYSTERY.

1. Hidden from the world.

2. Mysteriously communicated.

3. Among the perfect, who believe and act upon it.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

WEB: We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing.