1 Corinthians 1:23

English Standard Version

²³but we preach Christ ^(A)crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,

1 Corinthians 1:23

New International Version

²³but we preach Christ crucified:^(A) a stumbling block^(B) to Jews and foolishness^(C) to Gentiles,

⁸and

^(A)“A stone of stumbling,
and a rock of offense.”

They stumble because they disobey the word, ^(B)as they were destined to do.

⁸and,

“A stone that causes people to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.”^[a]^(A)

They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.^(B)

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