1 Corinthians 1:24

But vnto them which are called, both of the Iewes and Grecians, we preach Christ, the power of God, and the wisedome of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

In Context

23But wee preach Christ crucified: vnto the Iewes, euen a stumbling blocke, and vnto the Grecians, foolishnesse:

25For the foolishnesse of God is wiser then men, and the weakenesse of God is stronger then men.

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:1Doth not wisedome crie? and vnderstanding vtter her voyce?

Luke 7:35But wisdome is iustified of all her children.

Romans 1:4And declared mightily to be the Sonne of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification by the resurrection from the dead)

Romans 8:28Also we knowe that all thinges worke together for the best vnto them that loue God, euen to them that are called of his purpose.

1 Corinthians 1:2Vnto the Church of God, which is at Corinthus, to them that are sanctified in Christ Iesus, Saintes by calling, with all that call on the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ in euery place, both their Lord, and ours:

1 Corinthians 1:18For that preaching of the crosse is to them that perish, foolishnesse: but vnto vs, which are saued, 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 →

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