1 Corinthians 1:21
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”1 Corinthians 1:21
What Does 1 Corinthians 1:21 Mean?
1 Corinthians 1:21 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 1:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 1:18“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”John 1:10“He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.”Luke 10:21“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”Ephesians 1:5“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Romans 1:20“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”2 Corinthians 11:6“But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.”Psalms 94:11“The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.”Luke 7:23“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”Galatians 4:8“Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.”Acts 17:23“For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.”1 Corinthians 1:24“But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.”2 Corinthians 11:1“Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.”Ephesians 3:10“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,”Isaiah 31:2“Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.”Daniel 2:20“Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:”Romans 1:28“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;”Romans 11:14“If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.”Romans 11:33“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”Proverbs 23:9“Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.”
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