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1 Corinthians 1:17
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1 Corinthians 1:17
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17
For
Christ
sent
me
not
to
baptize
,
but
to preach the
gospel
:
not
with
wisdom
of
words,
[a]
lest
the
cross
of
Christ
should be made of none
effect
.
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Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
16
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
18
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
19
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
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[a].
words: or, speech
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