Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:25

1 Corinthians chapter 1 · verse 25 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Context

v.24but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

v.25This passage

v.26For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 14:2

    Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, before Baal-zephon: over against it shall ye encamp by the sea.

  • Joshua 6:2

    And Jehovah said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.

  • Zechariah 4:6

    Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18

    For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

  • Judges 7:2

    And Jehovah said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.

  • 1 Samuel 17:40

    And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd’s bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.