1 Corinthians 1:21

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The world with its wisdom was unable to recognize God in terms of his own wisdom. So God decided to use the nonsense of the Good News we speak to save those who believe.

Cross References

Daniel 2:20

He said, “Praise God’s name from everlasting to everlasting because he is wise and powerful.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from wise and intelligent people and revealing them to little children.

Luke 10:21

In that hour the Holy Spirit filled Jesus with joy. Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from wise and intelligent people and revealing them to little children. Yes, Father, this is what pleased you.

Luke 12:32

Don’t be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

John 12:31

“This world is being judged now. The ruler of this world will be thrown out now.

Romans 1:28

And because they thought it was worthless to acknowledge God, God allowed their own immoral minds to control them. So they do these indecent things.

Romans 11:33

God’s riches, wisdom, and knowledge are so deep that it is impossible to explain his decisions or to understand his ways.

1 Corinthians 1:18

The message about the cross is nonsense to those who are being destroyed, but it is God’s power to us who are being saved.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but our message is that Christ was crucified. This offends Jewish people and makes no sense to people who are not Jewish.

1 Corinthians 1:24

But to those Jews and Greeks who are called, he is Christ, God’s power and God’s wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:25

God’s nonsense is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose what the world considers nonsense to put wise people to shame. God chose what the world considers weak to put what is strong to shame.

1 Corinthians 11:32

But when the Lord judges us, he disciplines us so that we won’t be condemned along with the rest of the world.

1 Corinthians 2:14

A person who isn’t spiritual doesn’t accept the teachings of God’s Spirit. He thinks they’re nonsense. He can’t understand them because a person must be spiritual to evaluate them.

1 Corinthians 4:10

We have given up our wisdom for Christ, but you have insight because of Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

1 Corinthians 6:2

Don’t you know that God’s people will judge the world? So if you’re going to judge the world, aren’t you capable of judging insignificant cases?

Galatians 1:15

But God, who appointed me before I was born and who called me by his kindness, was pleased

Galatians 4:8

When you didn’t know God, you were slaves to things which are really not gods at all.

Ephesians 1:9

when he revealed the mystery of his plan to us. He had decided to do this through Christ.

Ephesians 3:10

He did this so that now, through the church, he could let the rulers and authorities in heaven know his infinite wisdom.

Colossians 1:19

God was pleased to have all of himself live in Christ.

Hebrews 1:14

What are all the angels? They are spirits sent to serve those who are going to receive salvation.

Hebrews 2:3

So how will we escape punishment if we reject the important message, the message that God saved us? First, the Lord told this saving message. Then those who heard him confirmed that message.

Hebrews 7:25

That is why he is always able to save those who come to God through him. He can do this because he always lives and intercedes for them.

James 4:4

You unfaithful people! Don’t you know that love for this ⌞evil⌟ world is hatred toward God? Whoever wants to be a friend of this world is an enemy of God.

James 5:15

(Prayers offered in faith will save those who are sick, and the Lord will cure them.) If you have sinned, you will be forgiven.

James 5:20

Realize that whoever brings a sinner back from the error of his ways will save him from death, and many sins will be forgiven.