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.
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
Acts 17:12 - Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. Click to read the verse Acts 17:12 Click to read the verse Acts 17:12
1 Corinthians 3:18-20 - Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18-20
James 2:5 - Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be ... Click to read the verse James 2:5 Click to read the verse James 2:5
Nehemiah 3:5 - The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulde... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 3:5 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 3:5
Job 37:24 - Therefore, men revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?” Click to read the verse Job 37:24 Click to read the verse Job 37:24
Isaiah 26:6 - Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor. Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:6
Acts 17:34 - A few men became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areo... Click to read the verse Acts 17:34 Click to read the verse Acts 17:34
Luke 1:53 - He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. Click to read the verse Luke 1:53 Click to read the verse Luke 1:53
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:20
Acts 13:12 - When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:12 Click to read the verse Acts 13:12
James 3:13-17 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13-17 Click to read the verse James 3:13-17
Luke 1:3 - Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed ... Click to read the verse Luke 1:3 Click to read the verse Luke 1:3
Matthew 11:25-26 - 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 11:25-26 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25-26
John 7:47-49 - “You mean he has deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. Click to read the verse John 7:47-49 Click to read the verse John 7:47-49
1 Corinthians 2:8 - None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:8
James 1:9-11 - The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. Click to read the verse James 1:9-11 Click to read the verse James 1:9-11
Mark 10:23 - Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdo... Click to read the verse Mark 10:23 Click to read the verse Mark 10:23
Zephaniah 3:12 - But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of the Lord. Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:12 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:12
2 John 1:1 - The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but al... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:1
Acts 13:7 - who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:7 Click to read the verse Acts 13:7
Matthew 19:23 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23
Luke 18:24-25 - Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Click to read the verse Luke 18:24-25 Click to read the verse Luke 18:24-25
1 Corinthians 2:13 - This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13
Philippians 4:22 - All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:22 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:22
John 4:46-53 - Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And there was a ... Click to read the verse John 4:46-53 Click to read the verse John 4:46-53
John 19:38-39 - The Burial of Jesus Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph w... Click to read the verse John 19:38-39 Click to read the verse John 19:38-39
1 Corinthians 2:3-6 - I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3-6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3-6
