1 Corinthians 1:24
But to those who have been called, Jews as well as Greeks, the Christ is the virtue of God and the wisdom of God.
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Proverbs 8:1Does not wisdom call out, and prudence bestow her voice?
Luke 7:35But wisdom is justified by all her children.”
Romans 1:4the Son of God, who was predestined in virtue according to the Spirit of sanctification from the resurrection of the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
1 Corinthians 1:2to the Church of God which is at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints with all who are invoking the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place of theirs and of ours.
1 Corinthians 1:18For the Word of the Cross is certainly foolishness to those who are perishing. But to those who have been saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
The Efficacy of the Gospel; The Character of the Gospel. ( a. d. 57.) 17 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. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the… Read the whole commentary →