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1 Corinthians 1:9-29

9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

10 Divisions in the Church
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.

11 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.

12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas”; still another, “I follow Christ.”

13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?

14 I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

15 so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.

16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

18 Christ the Wisdom and Power of God
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

19 For it is written:
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

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,

29 so that no one may boast before him.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 1:9-29

Deuteronomy 32:4 - He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wr... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:4

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

1 John 1:7 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and th... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:7

Numbers 23:19 - God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he... Click to read the verse Numbers 23:19 Click to read the verse Numbers 23:19

Galatians 1:15 - But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased Click to read the verse Galatians 1:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:15

Hebrews 6:18 - God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18

Romans 1:3 - regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, Click to read the verse Romans 1:3 Click to read the verse Romans 1:3

Deuteronomy 7:9 - Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of l... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:9

Ephesians 3:6 - This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members to... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:6

1 Corinthians 1:30 - It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30

Hebrews 2:17 - For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:17

Titus 1:2 - a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promise... Click to read the verse Titus 1:2 Click to read the verse Titus 1:2

2 Timothy 2:13 - if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:13

Matthew 24:35 - Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:35

Hebrews 11:11 - By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to becom... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:11

1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13

Psalms 100:5 - For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all gener... Click to read the verse Psalms 100:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 100:5

Romans 11:17 - If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been gra... Click to read the verse Romans 11:17 Click to read the verse Romans 11:17

Isaiah 49:7 - This is what the Lord says— the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel— to him who was despised and ab... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7

1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:9 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:9

Romans 8:28 - More Than Conquerors And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love hi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:28 Click to read the verse Romans 8:28

Isaiah 25:1 - Praise to the Lord O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfec... Click to read the verse Isaiah 25:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 25:1

John 17:21 - that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in... Click to read the verse John 17:21 Click to read the verse John 17:21

Isaiah 11:5 - Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:5

Hebrews 1:9 - You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above y... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9

Ephesians 2:20-22 - built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief co... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:20-22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:20-22

Hebrews 3:1 - Jesus Greater Than Moses Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:1

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

Exodus 40:14 - Bring his sons and dress them in tunics. Click to read the verse Exodus 40:14 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:14

Romans 8:30 - And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justifie... Click to read the verse Romans 8:30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:30

1 John 1:3 - We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. A... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:3

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20

Lamentations 3:22-23 - Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:22-23 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:22-23

Hebrews 3:14 - We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14

2 Thessalonians 3:3 - But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:3

2 Corinthians 1:18 - But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:18

Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:23 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:23

1 Thessalonians 5:24 - The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:24

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffere... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10

2 Peter 1:3 - Making One’s Calling and Election Sure His divine power has given us everything we need for lif... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:3

Joshua 21:45 - Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. Click to read the verse Joshua 21:45 Click to read the verse Joshua 21:45

Revelation 19:11 - The Rider on the White Horse I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, ... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:11

1 Corinthians 10:16 - Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ?... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:16

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 - May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, sou... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Colossians 1:24 - Paul’s Labor for the Church Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my fle... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:24

Romans 1:6 - And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Romans 1:6 Click to read the verse Romans 1:6

Romans 9:24 - even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles? Click to read the verse Romans 9:24 Click to read the verse Romans 9:24

John 15:4-5 - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in t... Click to read the verse John 15:4-5 Click to read the verse John 15:4-5

2 Thessalonians 2:14 - He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus C... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:14

1 John 4:13 - We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:13

Psalms 89:33-35 - but I will not take my love from him, nor will I ever betray my faithfulness. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:33-35 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:33-35

Philippians 1:5 - because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:5 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:5