1 Corinthians 1:18

1 Corinthians chapter 1 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

King James Version · 1611

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

American Standard Version · 1901

For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

v.17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

v.18This passage

v.19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

2 Corinthians 10:4
(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds);
Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Acts 17:32
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.
Acts 13:41
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.