1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
23but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling-block, and to Gentiles foolishness,
25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Cross References
Luke 7:35But wisdom was justified on the part of all her children.
Romans 1:4who was declared to be the Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord;
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:2to the church of God which is at Corinth, those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
1 Corinthians 1:18For the preaching of the cross is to those who perish, foolishness; but to us who are saved, 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 →