1 Corinthians 1:18

Which verses does 1 Corinthians 1:18 point to?

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1. 1 Corinthians 2:1476 votes

   The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

2. Romans 1:1654 votes

   I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

3. 2 Thessalonians 2:1044 votes

   and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

4. 1 Corinthians 1:23–2536 votes

   but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. …

5. 2 Corinthians 4:332 votes

   And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

6. 1 Corinthians 1:2129 votes

   For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

7. 2 Corinthians 2:15–1622 votes

   For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

8. 1 Corinthians 3:1919 votes

   For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

9. 1 Thessalonians 1:515 votes

   because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

10. Acts 13:4114 votes

    ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”

11. 1 Corinthians 2:214 votes

    For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

12. 2 Corinthians 10:412 votes

    The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

13. Hebrews 4:1211 votes
14. Psalm 110:2–310 votes
15. Acts 17:3210 votes
16. Galatians 6:12–1410 votes
17. 1 Corinthians 15:29 votes
18. Acts 2:476 votes
19. Acts 17:185 votes

    Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.

Which verses point to 1 Corinthians 1:18?

The 10 strongest of 33.

• 1 Corinthians 2:14 68
• Isaiah 55:11 44
• Romans 1:16 29
• Isaiah 53:1 28
• 2 Corinthians 2:15 23
• 2 Corinthians 4:3 23
• Romans 10:17 22
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10 16
• 1 Corinthians 3:18 15
• Matthew 11:25 14