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1 Corinthians 1:17-19
Modern English Version

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with eloquent words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.

Christ the Power and Wisdom of God

18 For to those who are perishing, the preaching of the cross is foolishness, but to us who are being 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.”[a]

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:19 Isa 29:14.
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