1 Corinthians 1:17

1:17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel – and not with clever speech, so that the cross of Christ would not become useless. ¹ 

1 Corinthians 2:8

2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

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¹ tn Grk “would not be emptied.”