1 Corinthians 1:21

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the world did not know God through wisdom, and so, in the wisdom of God, it pleased God to accomplish the salvation of believers, through the foolishness of our preaching.

Cross References

Daniel 2:20

and speaking aloud, he said, "May the name of the Lord be blessed by the present generation and for ever; for wisdom and fortitude are his.

Matthew 11:25

At that time, Jesus responded and said: "I acknowledge you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.

Luke 10:21

In the same hour, he exulted in the Holy Spirit, and he said: "I confess to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones. It is so, Father, because this way was pleasing before you.

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.

John 12:31

Now is the judgment of the world. Now will the prince of this world be cast out.

Romans 1:28

And since they did not prove to have God by knowledge, God handed them over to a morally depraved way of thinking, so that they might do those things which are not fitting:

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depths of the richness of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and how unsearchable are his ways!

1 Corinthians 1:18

For the Word of the Cross is certainly foolishness to those who are perishing. But to those who have been saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:23

But we are preaching Christ crucified. Certainly, to the Jews, this is a scandal, and to the Gentiles, this is foolishness.

1 Corinthians 1:24

But to those who have been called, Jews as well as Greeks, the Christ is the virtue of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:25

For what is foolishness to God is considered wise by men, and that which is weakness to God is considered strong by men.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God has chosen the foolish of the world, so that he may confound the wise. And God has chosen the weak of the world, so that he may confound the strong.

1 Corinthians 11:32

Yet when we are judged, we are being corrected by the Lord, so that we might not be condemned along with this world.

1 Corinthians 2:14

But the animal nature of man does not perceive these things that are of the Spirit of God. For it is foolishness to him, and he is not able to understand it, because it must be examined spiritually.

1 Corinthians 4:10

So we are fools because of Christ, but you are discerning in Christ? We are weak, but you are strong? You are noble, but we are ignoble?

1 Corinthians 6:2

Or do you not know that the saints from this age shall judge it? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you unworthy, then, to judge even the smallest matters?

Galatians 1:15

But, when it pleased him who, from my mother's womb, had set me apart, and who has called me by his grace,

Galatians 4:8

But then, certainly, while ignorant of God, you served those who, by nature, are not gods.

Ephesians 1:9

So does he make known to us the mystery of his will, which he has set forth in Christ, in a manner well-pleasing to him,

Ephesians 3:10

so that the manifold wisdom of God may become well-known to the principalities and powers in the heavens, through the Church,

Colossians 1:19

For the Father is well-pleased that all fullness reside in him,

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all spirits of ministration, sent to minister for the sake of those who shall receive the inheritance of salvation?

Hebrews 2:3

in what way might we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? For though initially it had begun to be described by the Lord, it was confirmed among us by those who heard him,

Hebrews 7:25

And for this reason, he is able, continuously, to save those who approach God through him, since he is ever alive to make intercession on our behalf.

James 4:4

You adulterers! Do you not know that the friendship of this world is hostile to God? Therefore, whoever has chosen to be a friend of this world has been made into an enemy of God.

James 5:15

And a prayer of faith will save the infirm, and the Lord will alleviate him. And if he has sins, these will be forgiven him.

James 5:20

he ought to know that whoever causes a sinner to be converted from the error of his ways will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.