But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

He is not impressed by the strength of a horse;He does not value the power of a man.

Also this I came to see as wisdom under the sun, and it impressed me.

And coming forth, they found a man, a Cyrenian, by name Simon: him they impressed that he might bear his cross;

And they were greatly impressed by His teaching, because He spoke with the language of authority.

But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].