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1 Corinthians 1

1 Cor. 1:26 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
ye see
blepo (Greek #991)
to look at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: blep'-o
Origin: a primary verb
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
calling
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
klesis (Greek #2821)
an invitation (figuratively)
KJV usage: calling.
Pronounce: klay'-sis
Origin: from a shorter form of 2564
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, how that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
n wise men
sophos (Greek #4680)
wise (in a most general application)
KJV usage: wise. Compare 5429.
Pronounce: sof-os'
Origin: akin to σαφής (clear)
after
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the flesh
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
, not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
mighty
dunatos (Greek #1415)
powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
KJV usage: able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
Pronounce: doo-nat-os'
Origin: from 1410
, not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
noble
eugenes (Greek #2104)
well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous
KJV usage: more noble, nobleman.
Pronounce: yoog-en'-ace
Origin: from 2095 and 1096
, are called:
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Zeph. 3:12• 12And I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of Jehovah. (Zeph. 3:12)
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John 7:48• 48Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees? (John 7:48)

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Calling,
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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Cor. 1:20• 20Where is the wise? where scribe? where disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (1 Cor. 1:20)
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1 Cor. 2:3‑6,13• 3And *I* was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling;
 4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power;
 5that your faith might not stand in men's wisdom, but in God's power.
 6But we speak wisdom among the perfect; but wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who come to nought.
 13which also we speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, communicating spiritual things by spiritual means. (1 Cor. 2:3‑6,13)
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1 Cor. 3:18‑20• 18Let no one deceive himself: if any one thinks himself to be wise among you in this world, let him become foolish, that he may be wise.
 19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness.
 20And again, The Lord knows the reasonings of the wise that they are vain. (1 Cor. 3:18‑20)
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Zeph. 3:12• 12And I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of Jehovah. (Zeph. 3:12)
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Matt. 11:25‑26• 25At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
 26Yea, Father, for thus has it been well-pleasing in thy sight. (Matt. 11:25‑26)
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Luke 10:21• 21In the same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: yea, Father, for thus has it been well-pleasing in thy sight. (Luke 10:21)
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John 7:47‑49• 47The Pharisees therefore answered them, Are ye also deceived?
 48Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?
 49But this crowd, which does not know the law, are accursed. (John 7:47‑49)
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James 3:13‑17• 13Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;
 14but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.
 16For where emulation and strife are, there is disorder and every evil thing.
 17But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned. (James 3:13‑17)
not many mighty.
Luke 1:3• 3it has seemed good to *me* also, accurately acquainted from the origin with all things, to write to thee with method, most excellent Theophilus, (Luke 1:3)
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Luke 1•  (Luke 1)
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Luke 18:24‑25• 24But when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, he said, How difficultly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God;
 25for it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:24‑25)
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John 4:46‑53• 46He came therefore again to Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain courtier in Capernaum whose son was sick.
 47He, having heard that Jesus had come out of Judaea into Galilee, went to him and asked him that he would come down and heal his son, for he was about to die.
 48Jesus therefore said to him, Unless ye see signs and wonders ye will not believe.
 49The courtier says to him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
 50Jesus says to him, Go, thy son lives. And the man believed the word which Jesus said to him, and went his way.
 51But already, as he was going down, his servants met him and brought him word saying, Thy child lives.
 52He inquired therefore from them the hour at which he got better. And they said to him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.
 53The father therefore knew that it was in that hour in which Jesus said to him, Thy son lives; and he believed, himself and his whole house. (John 4:46‑53)
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John 19:38‑39• 38And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly through fear of the Jews, demanded of Pilate that he might take the body of Jesus: and Pilate allowed it. He came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.
 39And Nicodemus also, who at first came to Jesus by night, came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds weight. (John 19:38‑39)
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Acts 13:7,12• 7who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. *He*, having called Barnabas and Saul to him, desired to hear the word of God.
 12Then the proconsul, seeing what had happened, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord. (Acts 13:7,12)
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Acts 17:34• 34But some men joining themselves to him believed; among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman by name Damaris, and others with them. (Acts 17:34)
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Phil. 4:22• 22All the saints salute you, and specially those of the household of Caesar. (Phil. 4:22)
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James 1:9‑11• 9But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,
 10and the rich in his humiliation, because as the grass's flower he will pass away.
 11For the sun has risen with its burning heat, and has withered the grass, and its flower has fallen, and the comeliness of its look has perished: thus the rich also shall wither in his goings. (James 1:9‑11)
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James 2:5• 5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him? (James 2:5)
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2 John 1• 1The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom *I* love in truth, and not *I* only but also all who have known the truth, (2 John 1)
• If a man values his advantages and disdains those around, he is the surer to fight against that grace which makes nothing of all that is precious in his eyes. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 1:26-31” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For consider your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.

W. Kelly Translation

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For looka at your calling, brethren, that not many [are] wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.

WK Translation Notes

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The imperative force.