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Berean Standard Bible

“but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”

1 Corinthians 1:24

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Paul says the message of the cross seems foolish to those who are perishing. Jews ask for signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but he preaches Christ crucified.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

King James Version (KJV)

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But to those of God's selection, Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power and the wisdom of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and to those called -- both Jews and Greeks -- Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero á los llamados, así Judíos como Griegos, Cristo potencia de Dios, y sabiduría de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero para los llamados, ya sean judíos o gentiles, Cristo es el poder de Dios y la sabiduría de Dios.

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