1 Corinthians 1:26
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 connects to 10 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 behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
for see your calling, brethren, that not many <FI>are<Fi> wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;
For you see God's design for you, my brothers, that he has not taken a great number of the wise after the flesh, not the strong, not the noble:
Cross References
I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the …
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast …
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto …
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that …
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into …
For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter …
So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, …
So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son …
Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?