21 For since in the wisdom of God (A)the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, (B)God [a]was pleased through the (C)foolishness of the [b]message preached to (D)save those who believe. 22 For indeed (E)Jews ask for [c]signs and Greeks search for wisdom; 23 but we preach [d](F)Christ crucified, (G)to Jews a stumbling block, and to Gentiles (H)foolishness,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 1:21 Or resolved
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:21 Lit preaching
  3. 1 Corinthians 1:22 Or confirming miracles
  4. 1 Corinthians 1:23 I.e., the Messiah

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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