1 Corinthians 1:22
While Jews ask for miraculous signs, and Greeks study philosophy,
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
In Context
23we are proclaiming Christ crucified! — to the Jews an obstacle, to the Gentiles mere folly,
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.
Luke 11:16while others, to test him, asked him for some sign from the heavens.
John 2:18Upon this the Jews asked Jesus: “What sign are you going to show us, since you act in this way?”
Acts 17:18Among others, some Epicurean and Stoic Philosophers joined issue with him. Some would ask “What is this prater wanting to make out?”, while others would say “He seems to be a Preacher of foreign Deities.” (This was because he was telling the Good News about Jesus and the Resurrection).
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 →