1 Corinthians 1:26

God's Word

Brothers and sisters, consider what you were when God called you to be Christians. Not many of you were wise from a human point of view. You were not in powerful positions or in the upper social classes.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:4

Naaman went to his master and told him what the girl from Israel had said.

Job 37:24

That is why people should fear him. He does not respect those who think they’re wise.”

Zephaniah 3:12

So with you I will leave a faithful few, a humble and poor people. They will seek refuge in the name of the Lord.

Luke 1:3

I, too, have followed everything closely from the beginning. So I thought it would be a good idea to write an orderly account for Your Excellency, Theophilus.

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.

Acts 13:12

When the governor saw what had happened, he believed. The Lord’s teachings amazed him.

Acts 13:7

He was associated with an intelligent man, Sergius Paulus, who was the governor of the island. The governor sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear God’s word.

Acts 17:34

Some men joined him and became believers. With them were Dionysius, who was a member of the court, and a woman named Damaris, and some other people.

Romans 11:29

God never changes his mind when he gives gifts or when he calls someone.

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the wise person? Where is the scholar? Where is the persuasive speaker of our time? Hasn’t God turned the wisdom of the world into nonsense?

1 Corinthians 2:13

We don’t speak about these things using teachings that are based on intellectual arguments like people do. Instead, we use the Spirit’s teachings. We explain spiritual things to those who have the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:8

Not one of the rulers of this world has known it. If they had, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory.

Philippians 4:22

All God’s people here, especially those in the emperor’s palace, greet you.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Didn’t God choose poor people in the world to become rich in faith and to receive the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

2 John 1:1

From the church leader. To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love because we share the truth. I’m not the only one who loves you. Everyone who knows the truth also loves you.