1 CORINTHIANS 1:18

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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

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1 Corinthians 1:18 Translation & Meaning

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For γὰρ Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) For
the The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the
preaching λόγος Something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e., Christ) preaching
of σταυροῦ A stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e., self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ of
the τοῦ The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the
cross σταυροῦ A stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e., self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ cross
is ἐστίν He (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are is
to that ἀπολλυμένοις To destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively to that
them τοῖς The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) them
perish ἀπολλυμένοις To destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively perish
foolishness; μωρία Silliness, i.e., absurdity foolishness
but δὲ But, and, etc but
unto us ἡμῖν To (or for, with, by) us unto us
which The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) which
are saved σῳζομένοις To save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) are saved
it is ἐστιν He (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are it is
the power δύναμις Force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself) power
of God. θεοῦ A deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism) God

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  • 16  And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

  • 17  For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

  • 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.

  • 19  For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

  • 20  Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?




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