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1 Corinthians 1:21-23
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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,
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
King James Version
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
King James Version
21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
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1 Corinthians 1:21-23
New King James Version
1 Corinthians 1:21-23
New King James Version
21 For since, in the (A)wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For (B)Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, (C)to the Jews a [a]stumbling block and to the [b]Greeks (D)foolishness,
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- 1 Corinthians 1:23 Gr. skandalon, offense
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 NU Gentiles
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