Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:26

1 Corinthians chapter 1 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

v.26This passage

v.27but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 2:8

    which none of the rulers of this world hath known: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory:

  • 1 Corinthians 3:18

    Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

  • Zephaniah 3:12

    But I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall take refuge in the name of Jehovah.

  • James 1:9

    But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

  • 1 Corinthians 2:13

    Which things also we speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Spirit teacheth; combining spiritual things with spiritual words.

  • Luke 1:3

    it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;