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 seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;

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

After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jewish leaders, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body.

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

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

All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar's household.

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not God choose those who are poor in this world to be 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 I only, 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 has mercy.