en_tn_condensed/1co/01/18.md

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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"

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