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1 Corinthians 1:21-23
International Standard Version
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
International Standard Version
21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know God,[a] God was pleased to save those who believe through the nonsense of our preaching. 22 Jews ask for signs, and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach the Messiah[b] crucified. He is a stumbling block to Jews and nonsense to gentiles,
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- 1 Corinthians 1:21 The Gk. lacks God
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 Or Christ
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
New International Version
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
New International Version
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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