16 (I did baptize also (A)the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and (B)not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Christ the Wisdom and Power of God

18 For the word of the cross is (C)folly to (D)those who are perishing, but to us (E)who are being saved it is (F)the power of God.

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