1 Corinthians 1:28-30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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 Corinthians 1:29 Lit that not all flesh
1 Corinthians 1:28-30
New King James Version
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 Corinthians 1:28 insignificant or lowly
1 Corinthians 1:28-30
King James Version
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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1 Corinthians 1:28-30
English Standard Version
28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even (A)things that are not, to (B)bring to nothing things that are, 29 so (C)that no human being[a] might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him[b] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us (D)wisdom from God, (E)righteousness and (F)sanctification and (G)redemption,
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- 1 Corinthians 1:29 Greek no flesh
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 Greek And from him
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