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,
29 so that no one may boast before him.
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