en_tn_condensed/1co/01/18.md

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"