1 Corinthians 1:21-25

21For since the world through all its [earthly] wisdom failed to recognize God, God in His wisdom was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached [regarding salvation] to save those who believe [in Christ and welcome Him as Savior].

22For Jews demand signs (attesting miracles), and Greeks pursue [worldly] wisdom and philosophy,

23but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense],

24but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

25[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].