BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
25For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
1 Corinthians 1:25
1 Corinthians 1:25 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
25For the foolishness of God is wiser than mankind, and the weakness of God is stronger than mankind.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
25[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
25For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.
American Standard Version (ASV)
25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
25For the foolishnesse of God is wiser then men, and the weakenesse of God is stronger then men.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
25because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
25The foolish things of God are wiser than human wisdom. The weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
25Christ's death on a cross may seem a silly thing for God to do. But instead, it shows that God is very wise. He is wiser than people with their clever ideas. Christ's death on a cross may seem to show that God is weak. But really he is stronger than any human power.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
25because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men;