1 Corinthians 1:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But we preach that Christ was nailed to a cross. Most Jews have problems with this, and most Gentiles think it is foolish.

Cross References

Matthew 11:6

God will bless everyone who doesn't reject me because of what I do.”

Matthew 13:57

So the people were very unhappy because of what he was doing. But Jesus said, “Prophets are honoured by everyone, except the people of their home town and their own family.”

Luke 2:34

Then he blessed them and told Mary, “This child of yours will cause many people in Israel to fall and others to stand. The child will be like a warning sign. Many people will reject him,

1 Corinthians 1:18

The message about the cross doesn't make any sense to lost people. But for those of us who are being saved, it is God's power at work.

1 Corinthians 1:21

God was wise and decided not to let the people of this world use their wisdom to learn about him. Instead, God chose to save only those who believe the foolish message we preach.

1 Corinthians 1:28

What the world thinks is worthless, useless, and nothing at all is what God has used to destroy what the world considers important.

1 Corinthians 2:14

That's why only someone who has God's Spirit can understand spiritual blessings. Anyone who doesn't have God's Spirit thinks these blessings are foolish.

1 Corinthians 2:2

In fact, while I was with you, I made up my mind to speak only about Jesus Christ, who had been nailed to a cross.

1 Corinthians 4:10

Because of Christ we are thought of as fools, but Christ has made you wise. We are weak and hated, but you are powerful and respected.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We are not preaching about ourselves. Our message is that Jesus Christ is Lord. He also sent us to be your servants.

Galatians 3:1

You stupid Galatians! I told you exactly how Jesus Christ was nailed to a cross. Has someone now put an evil spell on you?

Galatians 5:11

My friends, if I still preach that people need to be circumcised, why am I in so much trouble? The message about the cross would no longer be a problem, if I told people to be circumcised.

Galatians 6:14

But I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his cross, the world is dead as far as I am concerned, and I am dead as far as the world is concerned.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.

Hebrews 12:2

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew that later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne!

1 Peter 2:8

They disobeyed the message and stumbled and fell over that stone, because they were doomed.