1 Corinthians 1:17

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

For 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 no effect.

1 Corinthians 1:17 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

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.

1 Corinthians 1:17 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

1 Corinthians 1:17 (BSB)

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What does 1 Corinthians 1:17 say?

1 Corinthians 1:17 in modern King James wording reads: "For 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 no effect."

Where is 1 Corinthians 1:17 found in the Bible?

1 Corinthians 1:17 is verse 17 of chapter 1 of the book of 1 Corinthians, in the New Testament. 1 Corinthians has 16 chapters.

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