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1 Corinthians 1:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 For since, in God’s wisdom, the world did not know God through wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe through the foolishness of the message preached. 22 For the Jews ask for signs(A) and the Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified,(B) a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles.[a]
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1 Corinthians 1:21-23
New International Version
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
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21 For since in the wisdom of God the world(A) through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save(B) those who believe.(C) 22 Jews demand signs(D) and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified:(E) a stumbling block(F) to Jews and foolishness(G) to Gentiles,
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