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1 Corinthians 1:27
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1 Corinthians 1:27
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27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;(A)
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1 Corinthians 1:27
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27 But God chose(A) the foolish(B) things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
James 2:5
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James 2:5
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5 Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?(A)
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1 Corinthians 1:20
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1 Corinthians 1:20
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20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scholar? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?(A)
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20 Where is the wise person?(A) Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age?(B) Has not God made foolish(C) the wisdom of the world?
Matthew 11:25
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Matthew 11:25
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Jesus Thanks His Father
25 At that time Jesus said, “I thank[a] you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants;(A)
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- 11.25 Or praise
Matthew 11:25
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Matthew 11:25
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The Father Revealed in the Son(A)
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father,(B) Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.(C)
Psalm 8:2
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Psalm 8:2
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2 Out of the mouths of babes and infants
you have founded a bulwark because of your foes,
to silence the enemy and the avenger.(A)
Psalm 8:2
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Psalm 8:2
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Acts 4:11-21
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Acts 4:11-21
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11 This Jesus[a] is
12 “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”(B)
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized them as companions of Jesus.(C) 14 When they saw the man who had been cured standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 So they ordered them to leave the council while they discussed the matter with one another.(D) 16 They said, “What will we do with them? For it is obvious to all who live in Jerusalem that a notable sign has been done through them; we cannot deny it.(E) 17 But to keep it from spreading further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.” 18 So they called them and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.(F) 19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;(G) 20 for we cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard.”(H) 21 After threatening them again, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because of the people, for all of them praised God for what had happened.(I)
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Acts 4:11-21
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Acts 4:11-21
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11 Jesus is
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”(B)
13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John(C) and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men,(D) they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.(E) 14 But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say. 15 So they ordered them to withdraw from the Sanhedrin(F) and then conferred together. 16 “What are we going to do with these men?”(G) they asked. “Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign,(H) and we cannot deny it. 17 But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name.”
18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.(I) 19 But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him?(J) You be the judges! 20 As for us, we cannot help speaking(K) about what we have seen and heard.”(L)
21 After further threats they let them go. They could not decide how to punish them, because all the people(M) were praising God(N) for what had happened.
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- Acts 4:11 Psalm 118:22
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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4 for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human,[a] but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments(A) 5 and every proud obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.(B)
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- 10.4 Gk fleshly
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2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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4 The weapons we fight with(A) are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power(B) to demolish strongholds.(C) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God,(D) and we take captive every thought to make it obedient(E) to Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:7
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2 Corinthians 4:7
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7 But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.(A)
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7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay(A) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God(B) and not from us.
Luke 21:15
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Luke 21:15
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15 for I will give you words[a] and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.(A)
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- 21.15 Gk a mouth
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Luke 21:15
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15 For I will give you(A) words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Matthew 21:16
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Matthew 21:16
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16 and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes; have you never read,
‘Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies
you have prepared praise for yourself’?”(A)
Matthew 21:16
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Matthew 21:16
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16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him.
“Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read,
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- Matthew 21:16 Psalm 8:2 (see Septuagint)
Isaiah 29:14
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Isaiah 29:14
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14 so I will again do
amazing things with this people,
shocking and amazing.
The wisdom of their wise shall perish,
and the discernment of the discerning shall be hidden.(A)
Isaiah 29:14
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Isaiah 29:14
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Zephaniah 3:12
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Zephaniah 3:12
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12 For I will leave in the midst of you
a people humble and lowly.
They shall seek refuge in the name of the Lord—(A)
Zephaniah 3:12
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Zephaniah 3:12
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Isaiah 26:5-6
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Isaiah 26:5-6
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5 For he has brought low
the inhabitants of the height;
the lofty city he lays low.
He lays it low to the ground,
casts it to the dust.(A)
6 The foot tramples it,
the feet of the poor,
the steps of the needy.(B)
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