1Cor 1:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : Paul says the message of the cross sounds foolish to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18 ). Some people think it makes no sense, but believers know it changes lives. For Jews, the cross was a stumbling block, and for Greeks, it sounded foolish. But to those who are called by God, this message is the wisdom and power of God (1 Corinthians 1:23-24 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 1:18

v. 18: Paul says the message of the cross sounds foolish to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18 ^a). Some people think it makes no sense, but believers know it changes lives. For Jews, the cross was a stumbling block, and for Greeks, it sounded foolish. But to those who are called by God, this message is the wisdom and power of God (1 Corinthians 1:23-24 ^b).