²¹ For since in the wisdom of God ^(A)the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, ^(B)God was well-pleased through the ^(C)foolishness of the ^[a]message preached to ^(D)save those who believe.

²⁰ let him know that ^[a]he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will ^(A)save his soul from death and will ^(B)cover a multitude of sins.