1 Corinthians 1:26

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 1:26

BSB

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

AKJV

For you see your calling, brothers, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

CPDV

So take care of your vocation, brothers. For not many are wise according to the flesh, not many are powerful, not many are noble.

ERV

For behold your calling, brethren, how that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

NHEB

For consider your calling, brothers, that not many were wise from a human perspective, not many mighty, not many of noble birth.

SMT

For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many powerful, not, many well born:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 1:26

ForG1063ConjunctionyeseeG991Verb yourG5216 callingG2821Noun Feminine brethrenG80Noun MasculinehowthatG3754Conjunction notG3756 manyG4183AdjectivewisemenG4680Adjective afterG2596PrepositionthefleshG4561Noun Feminine notG3756 manyG4183Adjective mightyG1415Adjective notG3756 manyG4183Adjective nobleG2104Adjectivearecalled

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 1:26

Summary

Few intellectually distinguished members received calling

Place

Corinth

Event

Analyzing congregation composition

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD