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1 Corinthians 1:18

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For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

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1 Corinthians 1:18 in other translations

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18 · World English Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 in context

  1. 16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
  2. 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.
  3. 18For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
  4. 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.
  5. 20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?