New Testament · VERSE 18

1 Corinthians 1:18

King James Version

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

THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

1 Corinthians 1:18 in context

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

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

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

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