28 God has chosen what is insignificant and despised in the world(A)—what is viewed as nothing—to bring to nothing what is viewed as something, 29 so that no one[a] can boast in His presence.(B) 30 But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became God-given wisdom for us—our righteousness,(C) sanctification,(D) and redemption,(E)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:29 Lit that not all flesh

28 and the [a]base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence. 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and (A)righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:28 insignificant or lowly

28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

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28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not(A)—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him.(B) 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus,(C) who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness,(D) holiness(E) and redemption.(F)

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