Matthew 11:25

At that same time Jesus uttered the words: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou has hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the child-like!

John 7:48

"Have any of our leading men believed in him, or any of the Pharisees?

1 Corinthians 1:26-27

Look at the facts of your Call, Brothers. There are not many among you who are wise, as men reckon wisdom, not many who are influential, not many who are high-born;

1 Corinthians 2:7-8

No, it is a divine philosophy that we teach, one concerned with the hidden purpose of God-that long-hidden philosophy which God, before time began, destined for our glory.

James 2:6-7

But you--you insult the poor man! Is not it the rich who oppress you? Is not it they who drag you into law-courts?

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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 same time Jesus uttered the words: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou has hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the child-like!
John 7:48
"Have any of our leading men believed in him, or any of the Pharisees?
1 Corinthians 1:26
Look at the facts of your Call, Brothers. There are not many among you who are wise, as men reckon wisdom, not many who are influential, not many who are high-born;
1 Corinthians 2:7
No, it is a divine philosophy that we teach, one concerned with the hidden purpose of God-that long-hidden philosophy which God, before time began, destined for our glory.
James 2:6
But you--you insult the poor man! Is not it the rich who oppress you? Is not it they who drag you into law-courts?

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1 Corinthians 14:32
(The spirit that moves the preachers is within the preachers' control;