1 Corinthians 1:25 kjva — Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men."

— 1 Corinthians 1:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Corinthians 1 — Context

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For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

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But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

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But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

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Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

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

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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;

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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:

1 Corinthians 1:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 1:25 say?
1 Corinthians 1:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:25 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 25.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 1:25.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 1:25 in?
1 Corinthians 1:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 1:25?
1 Corinthians 1:25 reads (KJVA): “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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