^{18 Ref} For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

^{19 Ref} For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

^{20 Ref} Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

^{21 Ref} 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.

^{22 Ref} For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

^{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:

^{27 Ref} But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

^{28 Ref} 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:

^{29 Ref} That no flesh should glory in his presence.

^{30 Ref} But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

^{31 Ref} That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.