1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who have received the Call, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the Power of God and the Wisdom of God!
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
23we are proclaiming Christ crucified! — to the Jews an obstacle, to the Gentiles mere folly,
25For God’s ‘folly’ is wiser than men, and God’s ‘weakness’ is stronger than men.
Cross References
Luke 7:35And yet Wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”
Romans 1:4but, as to the spirit of holiness within him, was miraculously designated Son of God by his resurrection from the dead.
Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him — those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:2from Paul, who has been called to be an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and from Sosthenes, our Brother.
1 Corinthians 1:18The Message of the Cross is indeed mere folly to those who are in the path to Ruin, but to us who are in the path of Salvation it is the very 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 →