Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:23

1 Corinthians chapter 1 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

Context

v.22Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom:

v.23This passage

v.24but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 24:46

    and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;

  • Galatians 6:14

    But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

  • Luke 2:34

    and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;

  • Matthew 11:6

    And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

  • Ephesians 3:8

    Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

  • Galatians 5:11

    But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.