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the common folk of the city were divided in opinion, some taking part with the Jews, and some with the apostles. (Acts 14, 4)
In the ages that are past, he has allowed Gentile folk everywhere to follow their own devices; (Acts 14, 15)
and Jason has given them hospitality. All these folk defy the edicts of Caesar; they say there is another king, one Jesus. (Acts 17, 7)
The whole city was in a commotion, and the common folk ran up from all sides. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, upon which the gates were shut; (Acts 21, 30)
So, when Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began his indictment thus. Such is the peace thou hast enabled us to enjoy, so many wrongs have been righted for us through thy wisdom, (Acts 24, 2)
whereupon all the other folk in the island who were suffering from infirmities came to him and found a cure. (Acts 28, 9)
and natural wisdom brings only death, whereas the wisdom of the spirit brings life and peace. (Romans 8, 6)
That is because natural wisdom is at enmity with God, not submitting itself to his law; it is impossible that it should. (Romans 8, 7)
And, tell me, was not Israel warned of it? Why, there is a saying that goes back to Moses, I will make them jealous of a nation that is no nation at all; I will put rivalry between them and a nation which has never learnt wisdom.✻ (Romans 10, 19)
How deep is the mine of God’s wisdom, of his knowledge; how inscrutable are his judgements, how undiscoverable his ways! (Romans 11, 33)
Live in harmony of mind, falling in with the opinions of common folk, instead of following conceited thoughts; never give yourselves airs of wisdom.✻ (Romans 12, 16)
So we read in scripture, I will confound the wisdom of wise men, disappoint the calculations of the prudent.✻ (1 Corinthians 1, 19)
