Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
But we preach Christ crucified (hmeiv de khrussomen Xriston estaurwmenon). Grammatically stated as a partial result (de) of the folly of both Jews and Greeks, actually in sharp contrast. We proclaim, "we do not discuss or dispute" (Lightfoot). Christ (Messiah) as crucified, as in I Corinthians 2:2; Galatians 3:1, "not a sign-shower nor a philosopher" (Vincent). Perfect passive participle of staurow.
Stumbling-block (skandalon). Papyri examples mean trap or snare which here tripped the Jews who wanted a conquering Messiah with a world empire, not a condemned and crucified one (Matthew 27:42; Luke 24:21).
Foolishness (mwrian). Folly as shown by their conduct in Athens (Acts 17:32).
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 1 Corinthians 1:23:
Acts 3:18
Acts 13:39
Acts 17:3
Romans 9:32
Romans 11:9
1 Corinthians 1:18
1 Corinthians 1:21
1 Corinthians 1:22
1 Corinthians 2:7
1 Corinthians 2:14
1 Corinthians 3:18
1 Corinthians 9:27
Galatians 6:14
1 Timothy 2:7
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