1 Corinthians 1:26

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Summary

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

Not many mighty

General references

Isaiah 26:6

Romans 9:16

Bible References

Not many mighty

it occurred to me also, having followed closely from the beginning all things accurately, to write to thee in order, eminent Theophilus,

Jesus therefore came again to Cana of Galilee where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.

And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because of fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might remove the body of Jesus, and Pilate allowed him. Therefore he came and removed the bod

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

But some men, having joined with him, believed, among whom was also Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

All the sanctified salute you, and especially those of the house of Caesar.

Now let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,

Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to those who love him?

The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who know the truth,

General references

The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who is merciful.