1 Corinthians 1:23

1 Corinthians 1:23

21 For since, in the ^awisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

22 For ^aJews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom;

23 but we preach Christ crucified, ^ato the Jews a stumbling block and to the² Greeks ^bfoolishness,

24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ ^athe power of God and ^bthe wisdom of God.

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

Glory Only in the Lord

26 For¹ you see your calling, brethren, ^athat not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many² noble, are called.

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

<< 1 Corinthians 1:22

1 Corinthians 1:24 >>

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

<< 1 Corinthians 1:22

1 Corinthians 1:24 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

Join 137,028+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Glory Only in the Lord