1 Corinthians 1:26-31 For observe, brethren, this call of you, that there are not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many of illustrious birth;

Thomson⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁶ For observe, brethren, this call of you, that there are not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many of illustrious birth; ²⁷ but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God hath made choice of to put to shame the strong ²⁸ and the ignoble of this world, and those of no account, God hath chosen; nay, the very nothings, to put a stop to the operation of the things which are, ²⁹ that no flesh might boast in his presence. ³⁰ And it is owing to him that you are in Christ Jesus, who hath been made to us wisdom from God, namely, righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, ³¹ so that as it is written, Let him who boasteth boast in the Lord."