^{23 Ref} But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

^{24 Ref} But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

^{25 Ref} Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

^{26 Ref} For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

^{23 Ref} but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

^{24 Ref} but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

^{25 Ref} Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

^{26 Ref} For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, `are called':