But the foolish [things] of the world God chose in order that he might put to shame the wise, and the weak [things] of the world God chose in order that he might put to shame the strong,

I am not writing these [things] to shame you, but admonishing [you] as my dear children.

I say [this] to your shame. So is there not anyone wise among you who will be able to render a decision between his brothers?

Sober up correctly and {stop sinning}, for some have no knowledge of God--I say [this] to your shame.