1 Corinthians 1:26

Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?

Zephaniah 3:12

I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the Lord's presence.

Matthew 11:25-26

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

Luke 1:3

So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 10:21

On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

Luke 18:24-25

When Jesus noticed this, he said, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

John 4:46-53

Now he came again to Cana in Galilee where he had made the water wine. In Capernaum there was a certain royal official whose son was sick.

John 7:47-49

Then the Pharisees answered, "You haven't been deceived too, have you?

John 19:38-39

After this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus (but secretly, because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he went and took the body away.

Acts 13:7

who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.

Acts 13:12

Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was greatly astounded at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 17:34

But some people joined him and believed. Among them were Dionysius, who was a member of the Areopagus, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

1 Corinthians 2:3-6

And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling.

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1 Corinthians 2:13

And we speak about these things, not with words taught us by human wisdom, but with those taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things to spiritual people.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.

Philippians 4:22

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.

James 1:9-11

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

James 3:13-17

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

2 John 1:1

From the elder, to an elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth (and not I alone, but also all those who know the truth),

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For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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Not many mighty

Luke 1:3
So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
John 4:46
Now he came again to Cana in Galilee where he had made the water wine. In Capernaum there was a certain royal official whose son was sick.
John 19:38
After this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus (but secretly, because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he went and took the body away.
Acts 13:7
who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.
Acts 17:34
But some people joined him and believed. Among them were Dionysius, who was a member of the Areopagus, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
Philippians 4:22
All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.
James 1:9
Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
2 John 1:1
From the elder, to an elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth (and not I alone, but also all those who know the truth),

General references

Isaiah 26:6
It is trampled underfoot by the feet of the oppressed, by the soles of the poor."
Romans 9:16
So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.

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