1 Corinthians 1:28
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
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
and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, yea and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are:
and the base things of the world, and the things despised did God choose, and the things that are not, that the things that are He may make useless--
And the low things of the world, and the things without honour, did God make selection of, yes, even the things which are not, so that he might make as nothing the things which are:
Cross References
Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee …
Then the angel of the Lord went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore …
And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he is not. This is the portion of them that spoil …
The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far …
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the …
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord …
For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, …
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes …
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty …