1 Corinthians 1:26

English Standard Version 2016

For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

Cross References

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

Luke 10:21

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

Luke 1:3

it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

1 Corinthians 2:13

And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.

2 John 1:1

The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth,

Philippians 4:22

All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

Acts 17:34

But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them.

Acts 13:12

Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Acts 13:7

He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave in your midst a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the Lord,

Job 37:24

Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.”

Romans 11:29

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

2 Kings 5:4

So Naaman went in and told his lord, “Thus and so spoke the girl from the land of Israel.”