1 Corinthians 1:26

for you-are-viewing the call-sis[i.e. state of calling] of{you}, brothers, that not many [are] wise according-to flesh, not many [are] enabled/empowered[adjective], not many [are] well-become[adjective];

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

In Context

25that the foolish of{the God} is-being wiser-than of{the men}, and the weak of{the God} stronger-than of{the men},

27contrariwise, the God chooses the foolish of{the world} in-which-place he-may-be-shaming-down the wise, and the God chooses the weak of{the world} in-which-place he-may-be-shaming-down the strong,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25In to{the season, the-there}, the Jesus, respond[ing], says, "I-am-acknowledging-self-out to{you}, Father, Lord of{the heaven} and of{the earth}, that you-conceal-from the-same, from of{wise} and of{put-together/intelligent}, and you-off-cover/uncover same to{infant}.

Luke 10:21In to{the same hour} the Jesus exults-self to{the Spirit} and says, "I-am-acknowledging-self-out to{you}, Father, Lord of{the heaven} and of{the earth}, that you-conceal-from, the-same, from of{wise} and of{put-together/intelligent} and you-off-cover/uncover same to{infant}. Yes, oh Father, that the-same-ly becomes well-esteem-ia/inclination in-front of{you},"

John 4:46So, again the Jesus comes into the Cana of{the Galilee}, which-where he-makes the water wine, and has-been-being some royal of{whom} the son has-been-being-infirm in Capernaum.

John 19:38Moreover, alongside the-same, Joseph, the from of{Arimathea}, being [a] disciple of{the Jesus}, moreover having-been-hidden through the fear of{the Judeans}, asks the Pilate in-which-place he-may-lift the body of{the Jesus}, and the Pilate upon-turns, so he-comes and lifts the body of{the Jesus}.

Acts 13:12Then, behold[ing] the having-become, the proconsul believes, being-impacted upon to{the teaching} of{the Lord}.

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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