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1 Corinthians 1:16-18
American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 1:16-18
American Standard Version
16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to [a]preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.
18 For the word of the cross is to them that [b]perish foolishness; but unto us who [c]are saved it is the power of God.
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- 1 Corinthians 1:17 Greek bring good tidings. Compare Mt. 11:5.
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 Or, are perishing
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 Or, are being saved
1 Corinthians 1:16-18
New International Version
1 Corinthians 1:16-18
New International Version
16 (Yes, I also baptized the household(A) of Stephanas;(B) beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize,(C) but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom(D) and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom
18 For the message of the cross is foolishness(E) to those who are perishing,(F) but to us who are being saved(G) it is the power of God.(H)
1 Corinthians 1:16-18
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 1:16-18
English Standard Version
16 (I did baptize also (A)the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and (B)not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
Christ the Wisdom and Power of God
18 For the word of the cross is (C)folly to (D)those who are perishing, but to us (E)who are being saved it is (F)the power of God.
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