Translations
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ would not be emptied of its power.
For the Messiah did not send me to immerse but to proclaim the good news—and not with the wisdom of words, lest the execution-stake of the Messiah be emptied of its power.
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.
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.

