1 Corinthians 1:27
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”1 Corinthians 1:27
What Does 1 Corinthians 1:27 Mean?
1 Corinthians 1:27 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 27 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 1:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”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.”1 Corinthians 1:20“Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?”Acts 4:13“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”Psalms 8:2“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.”2 Corinthians 10:5“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”Luke 21:15“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.”Isaiah 29:14“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.”2 Corinthians 10:4“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”Judges 7:2“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”Acts 4:11“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.”2 Corinthians 4:7“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”Matthew 21:16“And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”Zephaniah 3:12“I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.”Isaiah 26:5“For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.”Isaiah 29:19“The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”Ezekiel 17:24“And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it.”1 Samuel 17:40“And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.”2 Corinthians 10:10“For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.”
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