^{23 Ref} but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews, and foolishness to Greeks,

^{24 Ref} but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is 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 you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;