²⁴ but to those whom God has called,^(A) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God^(B) and the wisdom of God.^{(C) 25} For the foolishness^(D) of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness^(E) of God is stronger than human strength.

³⁰ It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus,^(A) who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness,^(B) holiness^(C) and redemption.^(D)