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.”

"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18
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What does 1 Corinthians 1:18 mean?

“1 Corinthians 1:18” in the King James Version reads: “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” In this single sentence Paul sets two spiritual worlds in direct contrast, and the contrast turns on one…

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The Divine Paradox: Embracing the Power of the Cross

The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, presents a striking contrast in human perception of the divine. "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18, KJV) This verse…

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A Prayer for the Power of the Cross

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am reminded of the words from 1 Corinthians 1:18, which says, "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." Lord, I thank You for the profound wisdom…

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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."
"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18
1 Corinthians 1:8 - "Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Corinthians 15:18 - "Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished."
2 Corinthians 1:18 - "But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay."
1 Corinthians 4:18 - "Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you."
1 Corinthians 16:18 - "For they have refreshed my spirit and your's: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such."
1 Corinthians 10:18 - "Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?"
1 Corinthians 14:18 - "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:"
1 Corinthians 12:18 - "But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him."
1 Corinthians 11:18 - "For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it."
1 Corinthians 1:8-9 - "He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."
1 Corinthians 7:18 - "Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised."
"Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 1:8
"Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished." - 1 Corinthians 15:18
1 Corinthians 6:18 - "Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body."
1 Corinthians 3:18 - "Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise."
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"But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay." - 2 Corinthians 1:18
1 Corinthians 9:18 - "What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel."