1 Corinthians 1:18-29

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.

2 Timothy 3:15

and that, from a babe, you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?

The wise men are

Bible References

The wise men are

1 Corinthians 1:26
For ye behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are chosen;

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1 Corinthians 1:18
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.
2 Timothy 3:15
and that, from a babe, you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

General references

Luke 11:35
Take heed, therefore, lest the light in you be darkness.
Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
1 Corinthians 1:19
For it has been written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning will I set aside."