1 Corinthians 1:25

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

In Context

24but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

26For see your calling, brethren, that not many are wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;

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Cross References

Romans 11:33Oh, the depth of the riches, and wisdom, and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

1 Corinthians 1:27but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame the wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things which are strong;

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The Efficacy of the Gospel; The Character of the Gospel. ( a. d. 57.) 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the… Read the whole commentary →

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