Parallel Verses New International Version Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. King James Bible For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: Darby Bible Translation For consider your calling, brethren, that [there are] not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born. World English Bible For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; Young's Literal Translation for see your calling, brethren, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; 1 Corinthians 1:26 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleYe see your calling - Την κλησιν. The state of grace and blessedness to which ye are invited. I think, βλεπετε την κλησιν, etc., should be read in the imperative: Take heed to, or consider your calling, brethren; that (ὁτι) not many of you are wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble: men is not in the original, and Paul seems to allude to the Corinthian believers in particular. This seems to have been said in opposition to the high and worldly notions of the Jews, who assert that the Divine Spirit never rests upon any man, unless he be wise, powerful, and rich. Now this Divine Spirit did rest upon the Christians at Corinth, and yet these were, in the sense of the world, neither wise, rich, nor noble. We spoil, if not corrupt the apostle's meaning, by adding are called, as if God did not send his Gospel to the wise, the powerful, and the noble, or did not will their salvation. The truth is, the Gospel has an equal call to all classes of men; but the wise, the mighty, and the noble, are too busy, or too sensual, to pay any attention to an invitation so spiritual and so Divine; and therefore there are few of these in the Church of Christ in general. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that. 1 Corinthians 2:3-6,13 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling... John 7:47-49 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are you also deceived... not many mighty. *Gr: Philippians 4:22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. James 1:9-11 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted... James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith... Library Father and ChildEversley. 1861. 1 Cor. i. 4, 5, 7. "I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ. That in every thing ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge . . . So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." This text is a very important one. It ought to teach me how I should treat you. It … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons Twenty-Second Day. In Christ Our Sanctification. The National Preacher. Good Friday, 1860 Cross References Job 37:24 Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?" Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Romans 11:29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1 Corinthians 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. Jump to Previous Birth Consider Design Flesh God's Great High-Born Human Influence Influential Merely Mighty Noble Position Powerful Standards Strong Think Wisdom Wise WorldlyJump to Next Birth Consider Design Flesh God's Great High-Born Human Influence Influential Merely Mighty Noble Position Powerful Standards Strong Think Wisdom Wise WorldlyLinks 1 Corinthians 1:26 NIV1 Corinthians 1:26 NLT 1 Corinthians 1:26 ESV 1 Corinthians 1:26 NASB 1 Corinthians 1:26 KJV 1 Corinthians 1:26 Bible Apps 1 Corinthians 1:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 1:26 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 1:26 French Bible 1 Corinthians 1:26 German Bible 1 Corinthians 1:26 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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