1 Corinthians 1:24-26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
The Corinthians and Paul.[a] 26 Consider your own calling, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
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- 1:26–2:5 The pattern of God’s wisdom and power is exemplified in their own experience, if they interpret it rightly (1 Cor 1:26–31), and can also be read in their experience of Paul as he first appeared among them preaching the gospel (1 Cor 2:1–5).
1 Corinthians 1:24-26
New International Version
24 but to those whom God has called,(A) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God(B) and the wisdom of God.(C) 25 For the foolishness(D) of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness(E) of God is stronger than human strength.
26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.(F) Not many of you were wise(G) by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.
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