Cross References For, seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world, by wisdom, knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of our preaching, to save them that believe. Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom. John 12:31 Now is the judgment of the world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross, to them indeed that perish, is foolishness: but to them that are saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified: unto the Jews indeed a stumblingblock, and unto the Gentiles foolishness: 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men: and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:27 But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise: and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong. 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the sensual man perceiveth not these things that are of the Spirit of God. For it is foolishness to him: and he cannot understand, because it is spiritually examined. 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christs sake, but you are wise in Christ: we are weak, but you are strong: you are honourable, but we without honour. 1 Corinthians 6:2 Know you not that the saints shall judge this world? And if the world shall be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 1 Corinthians 11:32 But whilst we are judged, we are chastised by the Lord, that we be not condemned with this world. Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased him who separated me from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, Galatians 4:8 But then indeed, not knowing God, you served them who, by nature, are not gods. Ephesians 1:9 That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him, Colossians 1:19 Because in him, it hath well pleased the Father that all fulness should dwell: Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for them who shall receive the inheritance of salvation? Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Which, having begun to be declared by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. Hebrews 7:25 Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us. James 4:4 Adulterers, know you not that the friendship of this world is the enemy of God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of this world becometh an enemy of God. James 5:15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man. And the Lord shall raise him up: and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him. James 5:20 He must know that he who causeth a sinner to be converted from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For, seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world, by wisdom, knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of our preaching, to save them that believe. in. 1 Corinthians 1:24 But unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God. Daniel 2:20 And speaking, he said: Blessed be the name of the Lord from eternity and for evermore: for wisdom and fortitude are his. Romans 11:33 O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and how unsearchable his ways! Ephesians 3:10 That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church, the wisdom. the world. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones. Luke 10:21 In that same hour, he rejoiced in the Holy Ghost and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea, Father, for so it hath seemed good in thy sight. Romans 1:20-22,28 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made. His eternal power also and divinity: so that they are inexcusable. . . . the foolishness. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross, to them indeed that perish, is foolishness: but to them that are saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God. Context The Message of the Cross…20Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21For, seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world, by wisdom, knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of our preaching, to save them that believe. 22For both the Jews require signs: and the Greeks seek after wisdom.… Lexicon Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. since ἐπειδὴ (epeidē) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1894: Of time: when, now, after that; of cause: seeing that, forasmuch as. From epei and de; since now, i.e. when, or whereas. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wisdom σοφίᾳ (sophia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4678: Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμος (kosmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [its] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wisdom σοφίας (sophias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4678: Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. {did} not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. know ἔγνω (egnō) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. [Him], Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. was pleased εὐδόκησεν (eudokēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2106: To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. foolishness μωρίας (mōrias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3472: Folly, absurdity, foolishness. From moros; silliness, i.e. Absurdity. of what τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was preached κηρύγματος (kērygmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2782: A proclamation, preaching. From kerusso; a proclamation. to save σῶσαι (sōsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believe. πιστεύοντας (pisteuontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Additional Translations For since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. For since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the proclamation to save those believing. 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. For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God's good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe. For since, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom has not known God, God has been pleased by the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe. For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God's good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe. For when 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. For after the world by its wisdom--as God in His wisdom had ordained--had failed to gain the knowledge of God, God was pleased, by the apparent foolishness of the Message which we preach, to save those who accepted it. For seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom didn't know God, it was God's good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save those who believe. for, seeing in the wisdom of God the world through the wisdom knew not God, it did please God through the foolishness of the preaching to save those believing. 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