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22 It is foolish to the Jews, who ask for signs from heaven. And it is foolish to the Greeks, who seek human wisdom. 23 So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense.

24 But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles,[a] Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

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  1. 1:24 Greek and Greeks.

22 Jews demand signs(A) and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified:(B) a stumbling block(C) to Jews and foolishness(D) to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called,(E) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God(F) and the wisdom of God.(G)

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22 For (A)Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, (B)to the Jews a [a]stumbling block and to the [b]Greeks (C)foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ (D)the power of God and (E)the wisdom of God.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:23 Gr. skandalon, offense
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:23 NU Gentiles

22 For (A)Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ (B)crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ (C)the power of God and (D)the wisdom of God.

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