²³ but we preach Christ crucified:^(A) a stumbling block^(B) to Jews and foolishness^(C) to Gentiles,

² By this gospel you are saved,^(A) if you hold firmly^(B) to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

³ For what I received^(C) I passed on to you^(D) as of first importance^[a]: that Christ died for our sins^(E) according to the Scriptures,^{(F) 4} that he was buried,^(G) that he was raised^(H) on the third day^(I) according to the Scriptures,^(J)