Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
John 7:48
Hath any of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?
1 Corinthians 1:26-27
Behold your calling brethren: that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called:
1 Corinthians 2:7-8
which God ordained before the world for our glory;
James 2:6-7
But ye have disgraced the poor.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
John 7:48
Hath any of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?
1 Corinthians 1:26
Behold your calling brethren: that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called:
1 Corinthians 2:7
which God ordained before the world for our glory;
James 2:6
But ye have disgraced the poor.
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1 Corinthians 14:32
For the Spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.