1 Corinthians 1:17 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 none effect.”

1 Corinthians 1:17 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Corinthians 1:17 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Corinthians 1:17 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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.”

1 Corinthians 1:17 — World English Bible

1 Corinthians 1:17 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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 — American Standard Version

1 Corinthians 1:17 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but--to proclaim good news; not in wisdom of discourse, that the cross of the Christ may not be made of none effect;”

1 Corinthians 1:17 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Corinthians 1:17 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For Christ has not sent me to baptise, but to preach glad tidings; not in wisdom of word, that the cross of the Christ may not be made vain. ”

1 Corinthians 1:17 — Darby Translation

1 Corinthians 1:17 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For CHRIST sent me not to baptize, but to preache the Gospel, not with wisdome of wordes, lest the crosse of Christ should be made of none effect.”

1 Corinthians 1:17 — Geneva Bible

1 Corinthians 1:17 in Context — 1 Corinthians 1

15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

17 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 none effect.

18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

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What Does 1 Corinthians 1:17 Mean?

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