1 Corinthians 1:21

For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe through the nonsense of our preaching.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.

Luke 10:21

At that moment, the Holy Spirit made Jesus extremely joyful, so Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this is what was pleasing to you.

Daniel 2:20

and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore.

Romans 1:20-22

For since the creation of the world God's invisible attributes his eternal power and divine nature have been understood and observed by what he made, so that people are without excuse.

Romans 1:28

Furthermore, because they did not think it worthwhile to keep knowing God fully, God delivered them to degraded minds to perform acts that should not be done.

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, the Messiah is God's power and God's wisdom.

Ephesians 3:10

He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm

Romans 11:33

O how deep are God's riches, and wisdom, and knowledge! How unfathomable are his decisions and unexplainable are 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

Bible References

The foolishness

1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message about the cross is nonsense to those who are being destroyed, but it is God's power to us who are being saved.

General references

Psalm 94:11
The LORD knows the thoughts of human beings that they are futile.
Luke 11:35
Therefore, be careful that the light in you isn't darkness.
John 7:49
But this mob that does not know the Law they're under a curse!"
Romans 1:22
Though claiming to be wise, they became fools

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