1 Corinthians 1:26

James Moffatt - New Testament

Why, look at your own ranks, my brothers; not many wise men (that is, judged by human standards), not many leading men, not many of good birth, have been called!

Cross References

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which he has promised to those who love him?

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the Powers of this world understands it (if they had, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory).

1 Corinthians 1:20

Sage, scribe, critic of this world, where are they all? Has not God stultified the wisdom of the world?

Luke 10:21

He thrilled with joy at that hour in the holy Spirit, saying, "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for concealing this from the wise and learned and revealing it to the simple-minded; yes, Father, I praise thee that such was thy chosen purpose." Then turning to the disciples he said,

Luke 1:3

and inasmuch as I have gone carefully over them all myself from the very beginning, I have decided, O Theophilus, to write them out in order for your excellency,

1 Corinthians 2:13

And this is what we discuss, using language taught by no human wisdom but by the Spirit. We interpret what is spiritual in spiritual language.

2 John 1:1

The presbyter, to the elect Lady and her children whom I love in the Truth (and not only I but all who know the Truth)

Philippians 4:22

All the saints salute you, especially the Imperial slaves.

Acts 17:34

Some men, however, did join him and believe, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman called Damaris, and some others.

Acts 13:12

Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had happened; he was astounded at the doctrine of the Lord.

Acts 13:7

he belonged to the suite of the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man who called for Barnabas and Saul and demanded to hear the word of God.

Romans 11:29

For God never goes back upon his gifts and call.