Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.

John 7:48

Has any one of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?

1 Corinthians 1:26-27

For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;

1 Corinthians 2:7-8

but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, even that which had been hidden, which God predestined before the ages, for our glory,

James 2:6-7

But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?

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Summary

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

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Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
John 7:48
Has any one of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, even that which had been hidden, which God predestined before the ages, for our glory,
James 2:6
But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?

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1 Corinthians 14:32
and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;