1 Corinthians 1:25-27
New King James Version
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
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26 For [a]you see your calling, brethren, (A)that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many [b]noble, are called. 27 But (B)God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;
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1 Corinthians 1:25-27
New International Version
25 For the foolishness(A) of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness(B) of God is stronger than human strength.
26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.(C) Not many of you were wise(D) by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose(E) the foolish(F) things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
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