1Corinthians 1:18 “For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved.”
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vv. 1-3: Paul greets the Corinthian church with grace and peace.
vv. 4-9: Thanksgiving for their gifts, awaiting Christ’s return.
vv. 10-17: Appeal for unity amid divisions over leaders (Paul, Apollos, Cephas).
vv. 18-25: The cross’s message is God’s power and wisdom, not worldly foolishness.
vv. 26-31: God chose the weak to shame the strong; boast only in Him.
1 Corinthians 1 calls for unity and exalts the cross as God’s power, countering human pride and division.
