^{27 Ref} but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

^{28 Ref} and God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are:

^{29 Ref} that no flesh should boast before God.

^{30 Ref} But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

^{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: