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1 Corinthians 1:18-20 The Call to Unity in the Church

18 Christ the Wisdom and Power of God
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

19 For it is written:
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Acts 17:20 - You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.” Click to read the verse Acts 17:20 Click to read the verse Acts 17:20

2 Corinthians 2:15 - For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:15

Acts 17:32 - When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, “We ... Click to read the verse Acts 17:32 Click to read the verse Acts 17:32

Acts 13:41 - “‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you w... Click to read the verse Acts 13:41 Click to read the verse Acts 13:41

1 Corinthians 2:14 - The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:14

Acts 17:18 - A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “Wha... Click to read the verse Acts 17:18 Click to read the verse Acts 17:18

Isaiah 53:1 - Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:1

2 Corinthians 2:15-16 - For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:15-16

Acts 2:47 - praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily... Click to read the verse Acts 2:47 Click to read the verse Acts 2:47

Revelation 14:3 - And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders.... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:3

Exodus 15:25 - Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the... Click to read the verse Exodus 15:25 Click to read the verse Exodus 15:25

1 Corinthians 1:24 - but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:24 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:24

1 Corinthians 2:2 - For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:2

1 Corinthians 1:25 - For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:25

Zechariah 9:15 - and the Lord Almighty will shield them. They will destroy and overcome with slingstones. They w... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:15 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:15

2 Corinthians 10:4 - The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine p... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:4

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

1 Corinthians 3:19 - For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the w... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:19 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:19

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates ev... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12

Philippians 3:18 - For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18

Psalms 110:2-3 - The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies. Click to read the verse Psalms 110:2-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 110:2-3

2 Kings 13:17 - “Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The Lord... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 13:17 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 13:17

1 Corinthians 1:21 - For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:21 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:21

Romans 1:16 - I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone wh... Click to read the verse Romans 1:16 Click to read the verse Romans 1:16

2 Thessalonians 2:10 - and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refus... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:10

1 Thessalonians 1:5 - because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5

1 Corinthians 1:23 - but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:23

Isaiah 55:11 - so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:11

Galatians 5:11 - Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case t... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:11 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:11

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

John 3:15 - that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Click to read the verse John 3:15 Click to read the verse John 3:15

2 Corinthians 4:3 - And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:3

John 3:4 - “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time ... Click to read the verse John 3:4 Click to read the verse John 3:4

Galatians 6:12-14 - Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12-14 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12-14

1 Corinthians 1:23-25 - but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:23-25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:23-25