1 Corinthians 1:27

1 Corinthians 1:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

27but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

27but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

27But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

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