1 Corinthians 1:23

1:23 but we preach about a crucified Christ, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.

1 Corinthians 2:15

2:15 The one who is spiritual discerns all things, yet he himself is understood by no one.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Prophecy and Tongues

14:1 Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.


tn Or “Messiah”; Grk “preach Christ [Messiah] crucified,” giving the content of the message.

tn Or “evaluates.”

tn Or “is evaluated” (i.e., “is subject to evaluation”); Grk “he himself is discerned,” that is, the person without the Spirit does not understand the person with the Spirit, particularly in relation to the life of faith.