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1 Corinthians 1:25-27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 1:25-27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
25 Because the foolish thing[a] of God is wiser than humans, and the weak thing of God is stronger than humans.
God Chose To Save The Foolish And Weak To Shame Human Self-Effort
26 For look-at[b] your calling, brothers— that there are not many wise according-to[c] the flesh, not many powerful, not many well-born[d]. 27 But God chose[e] the foolish things of the world in order that He might be putting the wise ones to shame. And God chose the weak things of the world in order that He might be putting the strong things to shame.
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- 1 Corinthians 1:25 That is, this foolish proclamation.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26 Or, you see.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26 Or, with respect to, in relation to.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26 That is, not many are nobles.
- 1 Corinthians 1:27 Or, called-out, selected.
1 Corinthians 1:25-27
New International Version
1 Corinthians 1:25-27
New International Version
25 For the foolishness(A) of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness(B) of God is stronger than human strength.
26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.(C) Not many of you were wise(D) by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose(E) the foolish(F) things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
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