1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Darby Translation

¹⁸For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.

¹⁹For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.

²⁰Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

1 Corinthians 1:18-20

New International Version

Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom

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

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”^[a]^(E)

²⁰Where is the wise person?^(F) Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age?^(G) Has not God made foolish^(H) the wisdom of the world?

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