1 Corinthians
“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”
1 Corinthians 1:27
1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, chosen, and God's strength in weakness — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
Psalms 24:1“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Psalms 139:14
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 1:27 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 1:27 reads: "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;" The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, chosen, and God's strength in weakness. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 1:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;" is 1 Corinthians 1:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 1:27?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 1:27 include Deuteronomy 7:6, Genesis 1:27, and 2 Corinthians 12:9. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 1:27 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 1:27?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.