1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are highly esteemed; but we are without honor.

1 Corinthians 2:3

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

Acts 17:18

And some also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers were encountering him. And some said, "What would this babbler wish to say?" And others said, He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods;" because he proclaimed the good tidings of Jesus and the resurrection.

Acts 26:24

And, as he was saying these things in defense, Festus says with a loud voice, "Paul, you are mad! your much learning is turning you mad!"

1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you thinks that he is wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for??our perfection.

Matthew 5:11

"Happy are ye, when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.

Matthew 10:22-25

And ye will be hated by all, for My name's sake; but he who endures to the end, the same shall be saved.

Matthew 24:9

Then will they deliver you up to tribulation, and will slay you; and ye will be hated by all the nations for My name's sake.

Luke 6:22

"Happy are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from themselves, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

Luke 10:16

"He who hears you hears Me; and he who rejects you rejects Me; and he who rejects Me rejects Him Who sent Me."

Luke 18:9

And He spake also this parable to some who had trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised the rest:

Acts 9:16

for I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name's sake.

Acts 17:32

And, hearing of the resurrection of the dead, some, indeed, were mocking; but others said, "We will hear you concerning this yet again."

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

1 Corinthians 1:18-20

For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness; but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:26-28

For ye behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are chosen;

1 Corinthians 2:14

But a natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.

1 Corinthians 3:2

I fed you with milk, and not solid food; for not yet were ye able to bear it; nay, nor even now are ye able;

1 Corinthians 4:8

Have ye already become satisfied? Did ye already become rich? Did ye reign without us? I wish, at least, that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.

1 Corinthians 10:12

Wherefore, let him who thinks he is standing take heed, lest he fall.

1 Corinthians 10:14-15

Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

2 Corinthians 10:10

because, "His letters, indeed," says one, "are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible."

2 Corinthians 11:19

for ye gladly bear with the foolish, being yourselves wise.

2 Corinthians 11:29

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

And He hath said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you; for My power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 13:3-4

since ye seek a proof of Christ's speaking in me, Who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you;

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Therefore, indeed, he that rejects, rejects not man, but God, Who giveth His Holy Spirit to you.

1 Peter 4:14

If ye are reproached in Christ's name, happy are ye, because the Spirit of glory and that of God rests upon you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Are fools

1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,
1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you thinks that he is wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
Acts 17:18
And some also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers were encountering him. And some said, "What would this babbler wish to say?" And others said, He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods;" because he proclaimed the good tidings of Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 26:24
And, as he was saying these things in defense, Festus says with a loud voice, "Paul, you are mad! your much learning is turning you mad!"

Are wise

1 Corinthians 4:8
Have ye already become satisfied? Did ye already become rich? Did ye reign without us? I wish, at least, that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
1 Corinthians 10:14
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

We are weak

1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
2 Corinthians 10:10
because, "His letters, indeed," says one, "are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible."
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?
2 Corinthians 12:9
And He hath said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you; for My power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 13:3
since ye seek a proof of Christ's speaking in me, Who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you;

But ye

1 Corinthians 3:2
I fed you with milk, and not solid food; for not yet were ye able to bear it; nay, nor even now are ye able;
1 Corinthians 10:12
Wherefore, let him who thinks he is standing take heed, lest he fall.

But we

Luke 10:16
"He who hears you hears Me; and he who rejects you rejects Me; and he who rejects Me rejects Him Who sent Me."
Luke 18:9
And He spake also this parable to some who had trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised the rest:
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore, indeed, he that rejects, rejects not man, but God, Who giveth His Holy Spirit to you.

General references

1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
1 Corinthians 10:15
I am speaking as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
Hebrews 13:13
Therefore, let us go forth to Him without the camp, bearing His reproach;