1 Corinthians 1:25

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 them who are called, both Jews and Gentiles, Messiah is the energy of God, and the wisdom of God.

26For look also at your calling, my Brethren; that not many among you are wise, according to the flesh; and not many among you are mighty, and not many among you are of high birth.

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Cross References

Romans 11:33O the depth of the riches, and the wisdom, and the knowledge of God! For man hath not searched out his judgments; and his ways are inscrutable.

1 Corinthians 1:27But God hath chosen the foolish ones of the world, to shame the wise; and he hath chosen the feeble ones of the world, to shame the mighty;

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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