1 Corinthians (1 Co) 1:18, 30
1 Corinthians (1 Co) 1:18 CJB
For the message about the execution-stake is nonsense to those in the process of being destroyed, but to us in the process of being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians (1 Co) 1:30 CJB
It is his doing that you are united with the Messiah Yeshua. He has become wisdom for us from God, and righteousness and holiness and redemption as well!