1 Corinthians 1:25

Because, God’s foolish thing, is, wiser than men, and, God’s weak thing, mightier than men.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, unto the called themselves—both Jews and Greeks, Christ, God’s power, and, God’s wisdom.

26For be looking at the calling of you, brethren,—that [there were] not many wise, according to flesh. Not many powerful, not many high-born:

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Cross References

Exodus 14:2Speak unto the sons of Israel, that they turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea,—before Baal-zephon, over against it, shall ye encamp, by the sea.

Judges 7:2And Yahweh said unto Gideon, Too many, are the people that are with thee, for me to deliver the Midianites into their hand,—lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand, hath saved me.

1 Samuel 17:40Then took he his stick in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the torrent-bed, and put them in the shepherd’s-pouch which he had—even in the wallet, and had his sling in his hand,—and so drew near unto the Philistine.

Zechariah 4:6Then responded he, and spake unto me, saying, This, is the word of Yahweh, unto Zerubbabel, saying,—Not by wealth, nor by strength, but by my spirit, saith Yahweh of hosts.

Romans 11:33Oh! the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments! and untraceable his ways!

1 Corinthians 1:27On the contrary—the foolish things of the world, hath God chosen, that he might put to shame them who are wise, and, the weak things of the world, hath God chosen, that he might put to shame the things that are 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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