1 Corinthians 1:27

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

But God chose what the world counts foolish to put its wise men to shame, and God chose what the world counts weak to put its strong things to shame,

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

At that same time Jesus uttered the words: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou has hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the child-like!

Matthew 21:16

And said to him: "Do you hear what these boys are saying?" "Yes," answered Jesus; "but did you never read the words--'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast called forth perfect praise'?"

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus went along, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting in the tax-office, and said to him: "Follow me." Matthew got up and followed him.

Luke 21:15

For I will myself give you words, and a wisdom which all your opponents together will be unable to resist or defy.

Acts 17:18

Among others, some Epicurean and Stoic Philosophers joined issue with him. Some would ask "What is this prater wanting to make out?", while others would say "He seems to be a Preacher of foreign Deities." (This was because he was telling the Good News about Jesus and the Resurrection).

Acts 7:35

This same Moses, whom they had disowned with the words--'Who made you a ruler and a judge?' was the very man whom God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer, under the guidance of the angel that had appeared to him in the bush.

Acts 7:54

As they listened to this, the Council grew frantic with rage, and gnashed their teeth at Stephen.

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the Philosopher? where the Teacher of the Law? where the Disputant of to-day? Has not God shown the world's philosophy to be folly?

1 Corinthians 1:21

For since the world, in God's wisdom, did not by its philosophy learn to know God, God saw fit, by the 'folly' of our proclamation, to save those who believe in Christ!

1 Corinthians 2:12

And as for us, it is not the Spirit of the World that we have received, but the Spirit that comes from God, that we may realize the blessings given to us by him.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."

2 Corinthians 4:7

This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?