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Proof in the Pews
Paul points to the Corinthian church itself as evidence for his argument. Commentators note that the church was largely composed of ordinary people, not the wise, powerful, or noble by worldly standards. This was God's deliberate design to show that the gospel's success comes from His divine power, not from human influence, intellect, or status.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 1:26
18th Century
Theologian
For ye see your calling. You know the general character and condition of those who are Christians among you: they have not generally been …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 1:26
Behold (βλεπετε). Same form for imperative present active plural and indicative. Either makes sense as in Joh 5:39 εραυνατε and 14…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 1:26
19th Century
Bishop
For you see your calling.—This is better as an imperative (as in 1 Corinthians 8:9; [Reference 1 Corinthians …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 1:22–29
19th Century
Preacher
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: but we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Gre…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 1:26
Having contrasted God’s strength and human weakness, Paul now speaks about the circumstances under which God has called his people. The word “calle…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 1:26
16th Century
Theologian
Behold your calling. Since the mood of the Greek verb (βλέπετε) is doubtful, and the indicative suits the context just as well as the impe…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 1:26
17th Century
Pastor
For you see your calling, brethren That is, those that were called by the grace of God among them; for as circumcision an…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 1:26–31
17th Century
Minister
God did not choose philosophers, orators, statesmen, or men of wealth, power, and influence in the world to publish the gospel of grace and peace. …