1 Corinthians 1:25

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

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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 called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

26For consider, brethren, who ye are that have been called; not many wise men after the fashion of the world, not many mighty, not many noble;

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Cross References

Zechariah 4:6Then he answered and spake to me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel, saying:— Not by might, nor by power, But by my spirit, Saith Jehovah of hosts.

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

1 Corinthians 1:27but the foolish things of the world did God choose, to put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world did God choose, to 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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