²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh^(A) with its passions and desires.^(B)

³³ Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it.^(A)

Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom

¹⁸ For the message of the cross is foolishness^(A) to those who are perishing,^(B) but to us who are being saved^(C) it is the power of God.^(D)

²¹ To this^(A) you were called,^(B) because Christ suffered for you,^(C) leaving you an example,^(D) that you should follow in his steps.