# Connecting Statement:

Paul emphasizes God's wisdom rather than man's wisdom.

# the message about the cross

"the preaching about the crucifixion" or "the message of Christ's dying on the cross"

# is foolishness

"is senseless" or "is silly"

# to those who are dying

Here "dying" refers to the process of spiritual death.

# it is the power of God

"it is God working powerfully in us"

# I will frustrate the understanding of the intelligent

"I will confuse intelligent people" or "I will make the plans intelligent people make completely fail"