1 Corinthians 1:21

For since in God's providence the world with all its wisdom did not come to know God, God chose, through the folly of the gospel message, to save those who had faith in him.

Matthew 11:25

At that same time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding all this from the learned and intelligent and revealing it to children.

Luke 10:21

At that moment he was inspired with joy, and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding all this from the learned and intelligent, and revealing it to children! Yes, I thank you, Father, for choosing to have it so!

Romans 1:20-22

Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible nature??is eternal power and divine character??ave been clearly perceptible through what he has made. So they have no excuse,

Romans 1:28

And just as they refused to recognize God any longer, God has abandoned them to unworthy impulses and indecent conduct.

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those whom God has called, whether they are Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is God's power and God's wisdom.

Ephesians 3:10

so that the many-sided wisdom of God may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,

Romans 11:33

How inexhaustible God's resources, wisdom, and knowledge are! How unfathomable his decisions are, and how untraceable his ways!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

The foolishness

General references

Bible References

The foolishness

1 Corinthians 1:18
For to those who are on the way to destruction, the story of the cross is nonsense, but to us who are to be saved, it means all the power of God.

General references

Luke 11:35
So take care! Your very light may be darkness!
John 7:49
But these common people who do not know the Law are doomed!"
Romans 1:22
They called themselves wise, but they have turned into fools,