Berean Standard Bible
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.”
The Corinthians prized wisdom, eloquence and status, and were dividing over which teacher to follow. Paul answers by pointing to the cross, which the Greek world found foolish and many Jews found offensive.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.
World English Bible (WEB)
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
King James Version (KJV)
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because what seems foolish in God is wiser than men; and what seems feeble in God is stronger than men.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque lo loco de Dios es más sabio que los hombres; y lo flaco de Dios es más fuerte que los hombres.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pues la locura de Dios es mucho más sabia que el más sabio plan humano, y lo débil de Dios es más fuerte que todos los hombres juntos.
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