Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
For the message of [Christ dying on] the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing [i.e., in a lost state], but it is God's power to us who are being saved.
New American Standard Bible
For the word of the cross is
King James Version
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Holman Bible
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is God’s power to us who are being saved.
International Standard Version
For the message about the cross is nonsense to those who are being destroyed, but it is God's power to us who are being saved.
A Conservative Version
For the message of the cross is of course, foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is a power of God.
American Standard Version
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Amplified
For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God.
Anderson New Testament
For the preaching of the cross is to those who perish, foolishness; but to us who are saved, it is the power of God.
Bible in Basic English
For the word of the cross seems foolish to those who are on the way to destruction; but to us who are on the way to salvation it is the power of God.
Common New Testament
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
For tho' the doctrine of the cross seems folly to those that perish: yet we that are to be saved, do feel its energy is divine.
Darby Translation
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.
Godbey New Testament
For the word of the cross is foolishness indeed to those who are lost; but to those who are saved it is the power of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
For to those who are on the way to destruction, the story of the cross is nonsense, but to us who are to be saved, it means all the power of God.
John Wesley New Testament
For the doctrine of the cross is indeed to them that perish foolishness; but to us who are saved, it is the power of God.
Julia Smith Translation
For truly the word of the cross to them perishing is foolishness; but to us saved it is the power of God.
King James 2000
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Modern King James verseion
For the preaching of the cross is foolishness to those being lost, but to us being saved, it is the power of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the preaching of the cross is, to them that perish, foolishness: but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God.
Moffatt New Testament
Those who are doomed to perish find the story of the cross 'sheer folly,' but it means the power of God for those whom he saves.
Montgomery New Testament
For the message of the Cross is indeed for those on their way to destruction, foolishness; but for us who are on our way to salvation it is the power of God.
NET Bible
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
New Heart English Bible
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Noyes New Testament
For the preaching of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.
Sawyer New Testament
For the word of the cross is to the lost foolishness, but to the saved the power of God.
The Emphasized Bible
For, the discourse which concerneth the cross, unto them, indeed, who are perishing, is, foolishness; but, unto them who are being saved - unto us, it is, God's power.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For the discourse, [the subject of which is] the cross, is indeed to those who perish, folly; but to us who are saved it is the power of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
The Message of the Cross is indeed mere folly to those who are in the path to Ruin, but to us who are in the path of Salvation it is the very power of God.
Webster
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish, foolishness; but to us who are saved, it is the power of God.
Weymouth New Testament
For the Message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are on the way to perdition, but it is the power of God to those whom He is saving.
Williams New Testament
For the message of the cross is nonsense to those who are in the process of being destroyed, but it is the power of God to those who are in the process of being saved.
World English Bible
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.
Worrell New Testament
For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness; but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God.
Worsley New Testament
For the doctrine of the cross is to them, that perish, foolishness: but to us, who are saved, it is the power of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us -- those being saved -- it is the power of God,
Themes
The death of Christ » Mode of » Foolishness to gentiles
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » What is foolishness to the natural man
The gospel » Is the power of God unto salvation
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Making the gospel effectual
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Salvation » The gospel is the power of God unto
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 1:18
Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 1:18
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 1:18
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 1:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christ Crucified, The Power And Wisdom Of God
17 For Christ did not send me to immerse people, but to preach the good news. [Note: Christ specifically commissioned Paul to preach; most of the immersing was done by his attendants]. It was not to be done with words of [human] wisdom, so that the [message of the] cross of Christ would not have its power taken away. 18 For the message of [Christ dying on] the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing [i.e., in a lost state], but it is God's power to us who are being saved. 19 For it is written [Isa. 29:14], "I [i.e., God] will destroy the wisdom of wise people, and will set aside [i.e., hinder] the understanding of intelligent people."
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Cross References
Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the good news [i.e., the Gospel], because it is God's power for [bringing] salvation to every person who believes [in Jesus]; first to Jews and then to Greeks [i.e., unconverted Gentiles].
1 Corinthians 2:14
Now the natural person [Note: Since this person is contrasted with the spiritual person of verse 15, it is taken here to mean the person without the Holy Spirit] does not receive the things [i.e., truths] revealed by the Holy Spirit of God, because they are [considered] foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them because they must be discerned by using spiritual judgment [i.e., judgment aided by the Holy Spirit].
1 Corinthians 1:21
For since, according to God's [true] wisdom, the world did not know about Him through its wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe [in Christ] through the "foolishness" of the message preached.
1 Corinthians 1:23-25
but we [apostles] preach that Christ was crucified [for our sins]. This message is offensive to Jews and foolishness to [unconverted] Gentiles.
2 Corinthians 4:3
For even if our Gospel message is veiled, it is veiled [only] from those who are lost.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and all kinds of wicked deception toward those people who are perishing [spiritually], because they refused to love the truth so they could be saved.
1 Corinthians 2:2
For I have decided not to know anything [while] among you, except Jesus Christ and His being crucified.
1 Corinthians 15:2
[and] you have been saved by it also, if you hold on to it firmly [i.e., continue believing and practicing it]. For if you do not [hold on to it firmly], you will have believed [it] all for nothing.
Hebrews 4:12
For God's word is alive and active and sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates [deep enough] even to divide [a person's] soul [from his] spirit, and his joints [from his] bone marrow [Note: This is figurative language describing the penetrating effect of God's word into a person's spiritual, inner being] and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of a person's heart.
Acts 2:47
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people [of the area]. And every day the Lord added to their number [i.e., to the church] those who were being saved [i.e., upon their obedience to the Gospel].
Acts 13:41
[Hab. 1:5 says], "Look, you people who despise [God], and be amazed [at what He can do] and be destroyed [for rejecting Him]; for I [i.e., God] will accomplish such a work during your days that you will not believe [it could happen, even] if someone told you about it."
Acts 17:18
Also certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers approached him for discussion. Some asked, "What will this know-it-all have to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating [a belief in] some different gods." [They said this] because he was proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection [of the dead].
Acts 17:32
Now when the people heard about the resurrection from the dead, some of them made fun of it, but others said, "We would like to hear [more] from you about this again."
1 Corinthians 3:19
For this world's "wisdom" is foolishness to God. For it is written [Job 5:13], "He [i.e., God] catches wise people in their cleverness."
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
For we [i.e., through our preaching] are like a fragrant incense which goes up to God, [and spreads the knowledge] of Christ among both saved and lost people.
2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not like the world's [i.e., which rely on human ingenuity and unspiritual principles], but they are empowered by God to overthrow [Satanic] fortifications.
Galatians 6:12-14
Those who attempt to make a good impression by trying to force you to be circumcised really want only to avoid being persecuted for their commitment to Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for our Gospel came to you, not merely in words, but also in power, in [a demonstration of] the Holy Spirit [See I Cor. 2:4] and with ["our" or "your"] deep conviction [of its truth]. You people know what kind of men we were while living among you for your benefit.