1 Corinthians 1:21
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 connects to 9 cross-references. Paul addresses divisions in Corinth: some claim 'I follow Paul,' others 'I follow Apollos.' Christ is not divided — Paul was not crucified for them. The message of the cross is foolishness to those perishing but to us the power …
Other Translations
For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe.
for, seeing in the wisdom of God the world through the wisdom knew not God, it did please God through the foolishness of the preaching to save those believing.
For because, by the purpose of God, the world, with all its wisdom, had not the knowledge of God, it was God's pleasure, by so foolish a thing as preaching, to give salvation to those who had faith in him.
Cross References
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast …
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that …
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things …
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate …
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and …
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the …