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1 Corinthians 1:21-28 The Call to Unity in the Church

21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

22 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom,

23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are,

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 1:21-28

Matthew 11:25 - Rest for the Weary At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, be... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25

John 1:10 - He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. Click to read the verse John 1:10 Click to read the verse John 1:10

Luke 10:21 - At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of h... Click to read the verse Luke 10:21 Click to read the verse Luke 10:21

Ephesians 3:10 - His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:10

Galatians 4:8 - Paul’s Concern for the Galatians Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those ... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:8 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:8

Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasu... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:5

2 Corinthians 11:6 - I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to y... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:6

2 Corinthians 10:10 - For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10

Romans 1:28 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Christ the Wisdom and Power of God For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:18

2 Corinthians 11:1 - Paul and the False Apostles I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness; but you are... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:1

1 Corinthians 1:24 - but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:24 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:24

Ephesians 4:18 - They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the igno... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18

Romans 11:33 - Doxology Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his j... Click to read the verse Romans 11:33 Click to read the verse Romans 11:33

2 Kings 5:13 - Naaman’s servants went to him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some grea... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:13

Acts 17:23 - For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar w... Click to read the verse Acts 17:23 Click to read the verse Acts 17:23

Daniel 2:20 - and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. Click to read the verse Daniel 2:20 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:20

Psalms 94:11 - The Lord knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:11

1 Thessalonians 4:5 - not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:5

John 17:25 - “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have ... Click to read the verse John 17:25 Click to read the verse John 17:25

Romans 1:20-22 - For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine natu... Click to read the verse Romans 1:20-22 Click to read the verse Romans 1:20-22

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

Romans 11:14 - in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. Click to read the verse Romans 11:14 Click to read the verse Romans 11:14