1 Corinthians 1:26

New International Version

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:4

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

Job 37:24

Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?”

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave within you the meek and humble. The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord.

Luke 1:3

With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 10:21

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

Acts 13:12

When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 13:7

who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

Acts 17:34

Some of the people became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others.

Romans 11:29

for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

1 Corinthians 2:13

This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Philippians 4:22

All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

2 John 1:1

The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth—