1Cor 1:27, 2Cor 12:9, Jam 1:5, 17 | ESV | STEP | But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise ; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong ;

1 Corinthians 1:27

27 But ^aGod chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; ^bGod chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;

2 Corinthians 12:9

9 But he said to me, ^c“My grace is sufficient for you, for ^dmy power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that ^ethe power of Christ may rest upon me.

James 1:5

5 ^fIf any of you lacks wisdom, ^glet him ask God, ^hwho gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

James 1:17

17 ⁱEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from ^jthe Father of lights, ^kwith whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. ^{▼▼Some manuscripts variation due to a shadow of turning}