Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:24

1 Corinthians chapter 1 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.23but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

v.24This passage

v.25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18

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

  • Luke 11:49

    Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send unto them prophets and apostles; and some of them they shall kill and persecute;

  • Romans 1:16

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30

    But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

  • Luke 7:35

    And wisdom is justified of all her children.

  • Colossians 2:3

    in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.