1 Corinthians 1:21

New American Bible - revised edition

For since in the wisdom of God the world did not come to know God through wisdom, it was the will of God through the foolishness of the proclamation to save those who have faith.

Cross References

Daniel 2:20

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power are his.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.

Luke 10:21

At that very moment he rejoiced [in] the holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

John 12:31

Now is the time of judgment on this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.

Romans 1:28

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God handed them over to their undiscerning mind to do what is improper.

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!

1 Corinthians 1:18

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:25

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. The Corinthians and Paul.

1 Corinthians 1:27

Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,

1 Corinthians 11:32

but since we are judged by [the] Lord, we are being disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.

1 Corinthians 2:14

Now the natural person does not accept what pertains to the Spirit of God, for to him it is foolishness, and he cannot understand it, because it is judged spiritually.

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools on Christ’s account, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are held in honor, but we in disrepute.

1 Corinthians 6:2

Do you not know that the holy ones will judge the world? If the world is to be judged by you, are you unqualified for the lowest law courts?

Galatians 1:15

But when [God], who from my mother’s womb had set me apart and called me through his grace, was pleased

Galatians 4:8

At a time when you did not know God, you became slaves to things that by nature are not gods;

Ephesians 1:9

he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him

Ephesians 3:10

so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens.

Colossians 1:19

For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell,

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits sent to serve, for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

Hebrews 2:3

how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? Announced originally through the Lord, it was confirmed for us by those who had heard.

Hebrews 7:25

Therefore, he is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them.

James 4:4

Adulterers! Do you not know that to be a lover of the world means enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

James 5:15

and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. Confession and Intercession.

James 5:20

he should know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.