1 Corinthians 1:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
1 Corinthians 1:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe.
1 Corinthians 1:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
1 Corinthians 1:21 (BSB)
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What does 1 Corinthians 1:21 say?
1 Corinthians 1:21 in modern King James wording reads: "For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe."
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:21 found in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:21 is verse 21 of chapter 1 of the book of 1 Corinthians, in the New Testament. 1 Corinthians has 16 chapters.
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