1Cor 1:23-24 | TNotes | STEP | 1:23 Regardless of what unbelieving Jews and Gentiles desired, Paul refused to give them anything but the simple message of the cross. To many Jews, the idea of a crucified Messiah was a contradiction in terms because crucifixion expressed not the power and blessing of God but his curse (see Gal 3:13 ; cp. Deut 21:23 ).

bGal 3:13►

cDeut 21:23►

‏ 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

1:23 ^a Regardless of what unbelieving Jews and Gentiles desired, Paul refused to give them anything but the simple message of the cross. To many Jews, the idea of a crucified Messiah was a contradiction in terms because crucifixion expressed not the power and blessing of God but his curse (see Gal 3:13 ^b; cp. Deut 21:23 ^c).