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1 Corinthians 1:17

American Standard Version

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

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1 Corinthians 1:17 in other translations

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Good News—not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn’t be made void.

1 Corinthians 1:17 · World English Bible

1 Corinthians 1:17 in context

  1. 15lest any man should say that ye were baptized into my name.
  2. 16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
  3. 17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.
  4. 18For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
  5. 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.