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1 Corinthians 1:27-28

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 1:27-28

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

2 Corinthians 4:7 - But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God an... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:7

Acts 7:35 - “This is the same Moses whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ ... Click to read the verse Acts 7:35 Click to read the verse Acts 7:35

Acts 17:18 - A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “Wha... Click to read the verse Acts 17:18 Click to read the verse Acts 17:18

Isaiah 29:14 - Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14

Amos 1:1 - The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before... Click to read the verse Amos 1:1 Click to read the verse Amos 1:1

Exodus 4:17 - But take this staff in your hand so you can perform miraculous signs with it.” Click to read the verse Exodus 4:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:17

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

Luke 21:15 - For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or co... Click to read the verse Luke 21:15 Click to read the verse Luke 21:15

Exodus 39:21 - They tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with blue cord, connecting it ... Click to read the verse Exodus 39:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 39:21

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

1 Corinthians 2:12 - We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may unders... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:12

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 - The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine p... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Isaiah 26:5-6 - He humbles those who dwell on high, he lays the lofty city low; he levels it to the ground and ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:5-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:5-6

Judges 4:21 - But Jael, Heber’s wife, picked up a tent peg and a hammer and went quietly to him while he lay ... Click to read the verse Judges 4:21 Click to read the verse Judges 4:21

Judges 7:13 - Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend his dream. “I had a dream,” he was saying. “A... Click to read the verse Judges 7:13 Click to read the verse Judges 7:13

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 4:13 - When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary me... Click to read the verse Acts 4:13 Click to read the verse Acts 4:13

Matthew 4:18-22 - The Calling of the First Disciples As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two b... Click to read the verse Matthew 4:18-22 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:18-22

James 3:15 - Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. Click to read the verse James 3:15 Click to read the verse James 3:15

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

Amos 7:14 - Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor a prophet’s son, but I was a shepherd, and ... Click to read the verse Amos 7:14 Click to read the verse Amos 7:14

Matthew 9:9 - The Calling of Matthew As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the t... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:9

Isaiah 33:23 - Your rigging hangs loose: The mast is not held secure, the sail is not spread. Then an abundanc... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:23

Psalms 8:2 - From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to sile... Click to read the verse Psalms 8:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 8:2

Nehemiah 4:2 - and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, “What are those feeble ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:2

Acts 7:54 - The Stoning of Stephen When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. Click to read the verse Acts 7:54 Click to read the verse Acts 7:54

Matthew 21:16 - “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you n... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:16

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

Isaiah 29:19 - Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19

Acts 24:24-25 - Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and li... Click to read the verse Acts 24:24-25 Click to read the verse Acts 24:24-25

Luke 19:39-40 - Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” Click to read the verse Luke 19:39-40 Click to read the verse Luke 19:39-40

Acts 9:22 - Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Je... Click to read the verse Acts 9:22 Click to read the verse Acts 9:22

Acts 6:9-10 - Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jew... Click to read the verse Acts 6:9-10 Click to read the verse Acts 6:9-10

Acts 4:11-21 - He is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’ Click to read the verse Acts 4:11-21 Click to read the verse Acts 4:11-21