1 Corinthians 1:24

1 Corinthians 1:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
• New International Version (NIV)but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Context of 1 Corinthians 1:24

22For Jews demand signs (attesting miracles), and Greeks pursue [worldly] wisdom and philosophy, 23but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense], but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort]. 26Just look at your own calling, believers; not many [of you were considered] wise according to human standards, not many powerful or influential, not many of high and noble birth.

1 Corinthians 1:24 word by word

αὐτοῖς δὲ τοῖς κλητοῖς, Ἰουδαίοις τε καὶ Ἕλλησιν, Χριστὸν θεοῦ δύναμιν καὶ θεοῦ σοφίαν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• whichὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• are calledκλητόςklētos · calledG2822
• bothτεte · and/bothG5037
• JewsἸουδαῖοςIoudaios · JewG2453
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• GreeksἝλλην=ἝλληνHellēn · Greek, GentileG1672
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• the powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• the wisdomσοφίαsophia · wisdomG4678

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 1:24

• 1 Corinthians 1:2To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified (set apart, made holy) in Christ Jesus, who are selected and called as saints (God’s people), together with all those who in every place call on and honor the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
• Luke 7:35Yet wisdom is vindicated and shown to be right by all her children [by the lifestyle, moral character, and good deeds of her followers].”
• Romans 8:28And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
• Romans 9:24including us, whom He also called, not only from among the Jews, but also from among the Gentiles?
• 1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God.
• Romans 1:4and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 1:30But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],
• Proverbs 8:1Does not wisdom call, And understanding lift up her voice?
• Colossians 2:3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God].

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24But unto them which are called - . Those, both of Jews and Greeks, who were by the preaching of the Gospel called or invited to the marriage feast, and have accordingly believed in Christ Jesus; they prove this doctrine to be divinely powerful, to enlighten and convert the soul, and to be a proof of God's infinite wisdom, which has found out such an effectual way to glorify both his justice and mercy, and save, to the uttermost, all that come to him…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24But unto them which are called - To all true Christians. See the note at 1 Corinthians 1:9. Both Jews and Greeks - Whether originally of Jewish or Gentile extraction, they have here a common, similar view of the crucified Saviour. Christ the power of God - Christ appears to them as the power of God; or it is through him that the power of salvation is communicated to them. See the note at 1 Corinthians 1:18. And the wisdom of God - The way in which God…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-25Verses 17-25 Paul had been bred up in Jewish learning; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the sum and substance of the gospel. Christ crucified is the foundation of all our hopes, the fountain of all our joys. And by his death we live. The preaching of salvation for lost sinners by the sufferings and death of the Son of God, if explained and faithfully applied…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22-24Paul uses the words Greeks and Gentiles interchangeably to refer to non-Jews.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. called--(compare 1Co 1:26). The same class as the "us which are (being) saved" (1Co 1:18); the elect, who have obeyed the call; called effectually (Ro 8:28, 30). Christ--"Crucified" is not here added, because when the offense of the cross is overcome, "Christ" is received in all His relations, not only in His cross, but in His life and His future kingdom. power--so meeting all the reasonable requirements of the Jews who sought "a sign." The cross (the…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 1:24

• Atonement
• Boasting
• Call
• Gospel
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Power
• Reasoning
• Regeneration
• Salvation
• Suffering
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• God
• Christ, Messiah
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Wisdom of God
• Confirm
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Cross
• Disputer
• Foolishness

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings