1 Corinthians 1:17
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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15Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.Select 1 Corinthians 1:15
16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.Select 1 Corinthians 1:16
17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.Select 1 Corinthians 1:17
18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.Select 1 Corinthians 1:18
19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.Select 1 Corinthians 1:19
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WEB
1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Good News—not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn’t be made void.
ASV
1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.
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