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24 But some have been called by God. They are chosen, both Jews and other people. Christ is God's power to save them. This shows how wise he is.

25 When God seems foolish, he is more wise than men. When God seems weak, he is stronger than men.

26 My brothers, remember what you were when God chose you. Not many of you were wise by the way people look at it. Not many of you had power. Not many of you came from a family with a big name.

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24 but to those whom God has called,(A) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God(B) and the wisdom of God.(C) 25 For the foolishness(D) of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness(E) of God is stronger than human strength.

26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.(F) Not many of you were wise(G) by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

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