1 Corinthians 1:18

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 1:18

BSB

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For the Word of the Cross is certainly foolishness to those who are perishing. But to those who have been saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.

ERV

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

NHEB

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

SMT

For truly the word of the cross to them perishing is foolishness; but to us saved it is the power of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 1:18

ForG1063ConjunctionthepreachingG3056Noun MasculineofthecrossG4716Noun Masculine isG2076VerbtothemG3303thatperishG622Verb foolishnessG3472Noun Feminine butG1161ConjunctionuntousG2254whicharesavedG4982VerbitisG2076VerbthepowerG1411Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 1:18

Summary

Gospel message appears foolish to unbelievers

Event

Contrasting perspectives on gospel

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD