1 Corinthians 1:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 1:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 1:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 1:22
“So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do?”
Concerns the demand for signs.
“Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.””
Miracle sign demand.
“but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,”
Contrasts the message of the cross to the desires of Jews and Gentiles
“A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.”
Gentiles seek wisdom.
“Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools”
Relates to the futility of human wisdom.
“The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”
Connects to the theme of spiritual discernment versus worldly wisdom.
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