Verse 18

For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 2:14 : 14 Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
  • 1 Cor 1:23-25 : 23 but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness; 24 but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
  • Rom 1:16 : 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
  • 2 Cor 4:3 : 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish:
  • 2 Thess 2:10 : 10 and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
  • Heb 4:12 : 12 For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
  • 1 Cor 1:21 : 21 For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God's good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe.
  • 1 Cor 2:2 : 2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
  • Acts 13:41 : 41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you.
  • Acts 17:18 : 18 And certain also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. And some said, What would this babbler say? others, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
  • Acts 17:32 : 32 Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.
  • 2 Cor 10:4 : 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds),
  • Gal 6:12-14 : 12 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For not even they who receive circumcision do themselves keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
  • 1 Thess 1:5 : 5 how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and [in] much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.
  • 1 Cor 3:19 : 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
  • 1 Cor 15:2 : 2 by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain.
  • 2 Cor 2:15-16 : 15 For we are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish; 16 to the one a savor from death unto death; to the other a savor from life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
  • Ps 110:2-3 : 2 Jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people offer themselves willingly In the day of thy power, in holy array: Out of the womb of the morning Thou hast the dew of thy youth.
  • Acts 2:47 : 47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.