24 but to those who are (A)the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ (B)the power of God and (C)the wisdom of God. 25 Because the (D)foolishness of God is wiser than men, and (E)the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For [a]consider your (F)calling, brethren, that there were (G)not many wise according to [b]the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Lit see
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:26 I.e. human standards

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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