Christ the Power and Wisdom of God

18 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved.(A) 19 For it is written,

I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and I will set aside the intelligence of the intelligent.[a](B)

20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the teacher of the law?[b] Where is the debater of this age?(C) Hasn’t God made the world’s wisdom foolish?

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1:19 Is 29:14
  2. 1:20 Or scholar

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Firefighter's Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch
CSB Firefighter's Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Experiencing God Bible--LeatherTouch, burgundy  (indexed)
CSB Experiencing God Bible--LeatherTouch, burgundy (indexed)
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $36.49
Save: $43.50 (54%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $23.99
Save: $16.00 (40%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--soft leather-look, rose gold (indexed)
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--soft leather-look, rose gold (indexed)
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $41.99
Save: $18.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Ultrathin Reference Bible, Brown LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
CSB Ultrathin Reference Bible, Brown LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $17.99
Save: $17.00 (49%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Life Connections Study Bible--Soft leather-look, brown
CSB Life Connections Study Bible--Soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $34.49
Save: $25.50 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars