For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but to us which are saved it is the power of God. Treasury of Scripture the preaching. 1 Corinthians 1:23,24 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness... 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Galatians 6:12-14 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised... to. Acts 13:41 Behold, you despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which you shall in no wise believe... 2 Corinthians 2:15,16 For we are to God a sweet smell of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish... 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 2 Thessalonians 2:10 And with all delusion of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth... foolishness. 1 Corinthians 1:21,23,25 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God... 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness to him: neither can he know them... 1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness. Acts 17:18,32 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some... unto. 1 Corinthians 1:24 But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 15:2 By which also you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you have believed in vain. Psalm 110:2,3 The LORD shall send the rod of your strength out of Zion: rule you in the middle of your enemies... Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first... 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance... Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword...
Context Christ the Wisdom and Power of God
18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but to us which are saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness; 24But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the word of the cross, to them indeed that perish, is foolishness; but to them that are saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.
Darby Bible Translation
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.
King James Bible
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Young's Literal Translation
for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us -- those being saved -- it is the power of God,
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