Christ the Wisdom and Power of God

18 For the word of the cross is (A)folly to (B)those who are perishing, but to us (C)who are being saved it is (D)the power of God. 19 For it is written,

(E)“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
    and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.”

20 (F)Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? (G)Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

Read full chapter

25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--hardcover
ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--hardcover
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $25.99
Save: $24.00 (48%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size, TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size, TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $36.49
Save: $38.50 (51%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible--bonded leather, black
ESV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible--bonded leather, black
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $37.49
Save: $37.50 (50%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Seek and Find Bible, hardcover
ESV Seek and Find Bible, hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $8.99
Save: $26.00 (74%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $11.99
Save: $28.00 (70%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars