Skip to content

1 Corinthians 1:25

1 Corinthians 1:25
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Because the foolishness of God,.... Not that there is any such thing as "foolishness" in God, nor the least degree of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Because the foolishness of God - That which God appoints, requires, commands, does, etc., which appears to people to be…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The foolishness of God is wiser, etc. - The meaning of these strong expressions is, that the things of God's…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 1:17-31

We have here,

I. The manner in which Paul preached the gospel, and the cross of Christ: Not with the wisdom of words…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, &c. What was folly in the eyes of the Greek, or weakness in the eyes…