1 Corinthians 1:25

God's Word

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

Cross References

Exodus 13:17

When Pharaoh let the people go, God didn’t lead them on the road through Philistine territory, although that was the shortest route. God said, “If they see that they have to fight a war, they may change their minds and go back to Egypt.”

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 1:21

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.

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.

2 Corinthians 13:4

He was weak when he was crucified, but by God’s power he lives. We are weak with him, but by God’s power we will live for you with his help.