1 Corinthians 1:26-27 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

God destroying the conventionally great by the conventionally contemptible. "For ye see your calling, brethren," etc. These verses remind us of two facts. I. EVIL EXISTS HERE UNDER CONVENTIONALLY RESPECTABLE FORMS , Evil is spoken of in these verses as the "wise" and the "mighty." In Corinth dangerous errors wore the costume of wisdom. Power was also on their side. Sages, poets, artists, statesmen, wealth, and influence stood by them, and they appeared "mighty." Men in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

The humble status of the Church. I. THE FACT . Not many wise after the flesh, mighty, noble, numbered amongst the adherents of Christianity. This was true in apostolic days; it is largely true in our own. Christianity was not established by world power. The Founder and his disciples were poor and of humble social position, and in the ranks of the early Christians were comparatively few possessing means, learning, or rank. Christianity has not been preserved or promulgated by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

The method of God in the spread of the gospel. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Salvation all of God. The apostle has shown, in the previous section, flint the cross of Christ, which men count foolish and weak, is really the wisdom and the power of God. In proof of this he now calls their attention to the social status of the converts at Corinth. For the most part they were of no account in the world's esteem; but, though nobodies according to the flesh, they were raised to true dignity in Christ. I. THE CHRISTIAN CALLING DOES NOT PROCEED ON THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:27

God chose; not, hath chosen out. We may remark, once for all, that there was no reason why the translators of 1611 should thus have turned the Greek aorists of the New Testament into perfects. In this and in many instances the change of tense is unimportant, but sometimes it materially and injuriously affects the sense. The foolish things… the weak things. So, too, the psalmist, "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength" ( Psalms 8:2 ); and St. James, "Hath... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:26

For ye see your calling - You know the general character and condition of those who are Christians among you, that they have not been generally taken from the wise, the rich, and the learned, but from humble life. The design of the apostle here is, to show that the gospel did not depend for its success on human wisdom. His argument is, that “in fact” those who were blessed by it had not been of the elevated ranks of life mainly, but that God had shown his power by choosing those who were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:27

But God hath chosen - The fact of their being in the church at all was the result of his choice. It was owing entirely to his grace.The foolish things - The things esteemed foolish among people. The expression here refers to those who were destitute of learning, rank, wealth, and power, and who were esteemed as fools, and were despised by the rich and the great.To confound - To bring to shame; or that he might make them ashamed; that is, humble them by showing them how little he regarded their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:26

1 Corinthians 1:26. And hereby it appears that the foolishness of God is wiser than men, &c. Because he makes use of such weak and mean instruments to bring men to the knowledge of the truth. For ye see Βλεπετε , behold, consider; your calling And you will discern how agreeably to these things the divine wisdom hath ordered it; observe especially the state of your fellow-Christians in general, and what method he uses, and what manner of persons he employs, to bring men to the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

1 Corinthians 1:27-29 . But God hath chosen the foolish things Or, supplying the word προσωπα , the foolish persons of the world. Such persons as are of little esteem in the world, for want of learning, parts, eloquence, and such other endowments as some have attained, and who are judged altogether unfit to teach others, especially the Greeks and Romans. To confound the wise To shame those who account themselves, and are accounted wise; and of whom the world is most ready to boast. In... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Contrasts in wisdom and power (1:18-31)The whole idea of salvation from sin through the death of Christ on the cross appears foolish to the average person, but to believers it shows God’s power (18). God’s way has always been different from that of people in general. Whether they be Greek philosophers, Jewish scholars, or just ordinary citizens, people always think their schemes and ideas are full of wisdom; but God shows them up to be foolish (19-20).God, in his wisdom, saves people by way of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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