1 Corinthians 1:21

For when, in the wisdom of God, the world by its philosophy knew not God, the world by its philosophy knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of preaching, to save those who believe.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus answered and said: "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and wary, and hast revealed them to the children.

Luke 10:21

In the same hour he thrilled with joy in the Holy Ghost. "I praise thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth," he said "for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, and for revealing them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it was well pleasing in thy sight!

Romans 1:20-22

For ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, even his everlasting power and divinity, has been clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made. So they have no excuse.

Romans 1:28

And just as they refused to continue to retain God in their knowledge, so did God cast them out to an outcast mind, to do those things which were indecent.

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those who are the called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Ephesians 3:10

in order that now his manifold wisdom should, through the church, be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly sphere,

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depths of the riches, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unfathomable are his judgments, and how unsearchable his paths!

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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 the message of the Cross is indeed for those on their way to destruction, foolishness; but for us who are on our way to salvation it is the power of God.

General references

Luke 11:35
"Look carefully! Perhaps that very light of yours is darkness.
John 7:49
"As for this mob who do not understand the Law, they are accursed!"
Romans 1:22
While they professed to be wise, they became fools,