Read Full ChapterFor the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} the preaching{G3056} of the cross{G4716} is{G2076}{(G5748)} to them{G3303} that perish{G622}{(G5730)} foolishness{G3472}; but{G1161} unto us{G2254} which are saved{G4982}{(G5746)} it is{G2076}{(G5748)} the power{G1411} of God{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(18) For The Word of the cross is surely foolishness to those who perish but to us who are saved it's the power of יהוה YAHWEH.
The F.O.G
[18] The message of the cross sounds like foolishness to those on the path to destruction. But for us who are being saved, it reveals God's power.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us—those being saved—it is the power of God,
Young's Literal Translation
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