²³ but we preach Christ crucified:^(A) a stumbling block^(B) to Jews and foolishness^(C) to Gentiles, ²⁴ but to those whom God has called,^(D) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God^(E) and the wisdom of God.^{(F) 25} For the foolishness^(G) of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness^(H) of God is stronger than human strength.

²⁷ Then he took a cup,^(A) and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. ²⁸ This is my blood of the^[a] covenant,^(B) which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.^(C)