1 Corinthians 1:18

Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom

18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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1 Corinthians 1:18 in Other Translations

KJV

18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

ESV

18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

NLT

18 The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.

MSG

18 The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out.

CSB

18 For to those who are perishing the message of the cross is foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is God's power.

1 Corinthians 1:18 In-Context

16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

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Cross References 4

1. ver 21,23,25; 1 Corinthians 2:14
2. 2 Corinthians 2:15; 2 Corinthians 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:10
3. Acts 2:47
4. ver 24; Romans 1:16