1 Corinthians 1:21

For, since in the wisdom of God the world by it's wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by what they called the folly of preaching to save those that believe.

Matthew 11:25

And upon this occasion Jesus opened his mouth and said, "I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and knowing, and hast revealed them to babes:

Luke 10:21

At this time Jesus was transported with joy in his spirit and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and knowing, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father, for such was thy good pleasure.

Romans 1:20-22

Inasmuch as from the first creation of the world, the invisible things of Him, even his eternal power and Godhead, are, if attended to, clearly seen in his works:

Romans 1:28

And as they were not careful to acknowledge God, God gave them up to an undiscerning mind to do things that were not fit to be done:

1 Corinthians 1:24

both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Ephesians 3:10

that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions;

Romans 11:33

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgements, and his ways not to be traced out!

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 the doctrine of the cross is to them, that perish, foolishness: but to us, who are saved, it is the power of God.

General references

Luke 11:35
Take heed therefore least the light which is in thee be darkness.
John 7:49
but these people, who know not the law, are cursed.
Romans 1:22
Pretending to be wise they Became fools: