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24 but to the called ones themselves, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 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].

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 1:25 That is, this foolish proclamation.
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Or, you see.
  3. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Or, with respect to, in relation to.
  4. 1 Corinthians 1:26 That is, not many are nobles.

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