1 Corinthians 1:26

Ye see. Or, “behold.” Calling. See on v. 24. Not many wise. “The gospel has ever achieved its greatest success among the humbler classes” (AA 461). In the establishment of His church, God did not take counsel of the wisdom, wealth, or power of this world. He seeks to win all classes, but the so-called wisdom of this world leads men often to exalt themselves rather than to humble themselves before God. Hence it is seen that the proportion of worldly rich and of those regarded as leaders of popular thought, who accept the simple gospel of Jesus Christ, is small. Are called. These words have been supplied, and if retained, should be understood in the sense of “effectively called” (see on v. 24). It may be better to understand the passage: “There are not many wise among you.”