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1 Corinthians 1
1 Corinthians 1:24
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1 Corinthians 1:24
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But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
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It is foolish to the Jews, who ask for signs from heaven. And it is foolish to the Greeks, who seek human wisdom.
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So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense.
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But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
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This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.
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Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you.
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Greek and Greeks.
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