²³ But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

² For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

⁸ Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

⁴ For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.