1 Corinthians 1:24

Translations

Modern

…but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Traditional

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Literal

…but to those called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Latin

…ipsis autem vocatis Judæis, atque Græcis Christum Dei virtutem, et Dei sapientiam:

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Greek

English

…but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Notes

1 Corinthians 1:22–24

Paul uses the words Greeks and Gentiles interchangeably to refer to non-Jews.

1 Corinthians 1:18–31

Paul contrasts eloquence and human wisdom, which some Corinthians valued, with the seemingly foolish message of the cross, which expresses God's wisdom. The followers of Apollos, in particular (see 1 Corinthians 1:12), were likely drawn to his speaking skills and intellectual approach to ministry (see Acts 18:24–28). In contrast, Paul emphasizes that the true power is in the simple message of the cross of Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader Solomon’s Wisdom The World Wisdom

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…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”
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To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
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Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’

People

Javan: Son of Japheth; ancestor of Greek people Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion First Letter to the Corinthians God, Being and Attributes of Gospel Greece, Greek Letter to the Ephesians Mystery Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians Wisdom

Topics

Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Boasting: Spiritual Call: To Special Religious Duty: All Who are Called of God God: Wisdom of Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Christ the Wisdom of God Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Christ, the Power of God Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Power of God Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Wisdom of God, The Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Power of God in Making the Gospel Effectual Power: Spiritual Reasoning: The Gospel Cannot be Explained By Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Plan of Suffering of Christ The Call of God: Effectual to Saints The Power of God: Exhibited in Making the Gospel Effectual The Wisdom of God: Exhibited in Redemption Wisdom: Worldly

1 Corinthians 1:24

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