1 Corinthians 1:21

New International Reader's Version

God wisely planned that the world would not know him through its own wisdom. It pleased God to use the foolish things we preach to save those who believe.

Cross References

Daniel 2:20

He said, “May God be praised for ever and ever! He is wise and powerful.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.

Luke 10:21

At that time Jesus was full of joy through the Holy Spirit. He said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children. Yes, Father. This is what you wanted to do.

Luke 12:32

“Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

John 12:31

Now it is time for the world to be judged. Now the prince of this world will be thrown out.

Romans 1:28

They didn’t think it was important to know God. So God let them continue to have evil thoughts. They did things they shouldn’t do.

Romans 11:33

How very rich are God’s wisdom and knowledge! How he judges is more than we can understand! The way he deals with people is more than we can know!

1 Corinthians 1:18

The message of the cross seems foolish to those who are lost and dying. But it is God’s power to us who are being saved.

1 Corinthians 1:23

But we preach about Christ and his death on the cross. That is very hard for Jews to accept. And everyone else thinks it’s foolish.

1 Corinthians 1:24

But there are those God has chosen, both Jews and Greeks. To them Christ is God’s power and God’s wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:25

The foolish things of God are wiser than human wisdom. The weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

1 Corinthians 11:32

When the Lord judges us in this way, he corrects us. Then in the end we will not be judged along with the rest of the world.

1 Corinthians 2:14

The person without the Spirit doesn’t accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. These things are foolish to them. They can’t understand them. In fact, such things can’t be understood without the Spirit’s help.

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ. But you are so wise in Christ! We are weak. But you are so strong! You are honored. But we are looked down on!

1 Corinthians 6:2

Or don’t you know that the Lord’s people will judge the world? Since this is true, aren’t you able to judge small cases?

Galatians 1:15

But God set me apart from before the time I was born. He showed me his grace by appointing me. He was pleased

Galatians 4:8

At one time you didn’t know God. You were slaves to gods that are really not gods at all.

Ephesians 1:9

he showed us the mystery of his plan. It was in keeping with what he wanted to do. It was what he had planned through Christ.

Ephesians 3:10

He wanted the rulers and authorities in the heavenly world to come to know his great wisdom. The church would make it known to them.

Colossians 1:19

God was pleased to have his whole nature living in Christ.

Hebrews 1:14

All angels are spirits who serve. God sends them to serve those who will receive salvation.

Hebrews 2:3

Then how will we escape if we don’t pay attention to God’s great salvation? The Lord first announced this salvation. Those who heard him gave us the message about it.

Hebrews 7:25

People now come to God through him. And he is able to save them completely and for all time. Jesus lives forever. He prays for them.

James 4:4

You are not faithful to God. Don’t you know that to be a friend of the world is to hate God? So anyone who chooses to be the world’s friend becomes God’s enemy.

James 5:15

The prayer offered by those who have faith will make the sick person well. The Lord will heal them. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.

James 5:20

Then here is what I want you to remember. Anyone who keeps a sinner from going astray will save them from death. God will erase many sins by forgiving them.