1 Corinthians 1:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ”

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For the preaching of the cross - Greek, “the word ( ὁ λόγος ho logos) of the cross;” that is, the doctrine of the cross; or the doctrine which proclaims salvation only through the atonement...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For the (m) preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the (n) power of God. (m) The preaching of Christ crucified, or the type of speech which we u...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 to 1 Corinthians 2:5 . The Cross, Folly to the World, is the Power and Wisdom of God. Paul now explains and justifies 1 Corinthians 1:17 b , which to Greek readers must hav...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

preaching . word, or message. Greek. logos, as in 1 Corinthians 1:17 . them that perish . those that are perishing. Greek. apollumi. Compare 2 Corinthians 2:15 . 2Co 4:3. 2 Thessalonians 2:...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

18. For the preaching of the cross, etc. In this first clause a concession is made. For as it might very readily be objected, that the gospel is commonly held in contempt, if it be present...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For the preaching of the cross - Ὁ λογος γαρ ὁ του σταυρου, The doctrine of th...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For the preaching of the cross, &c.— "The doctrine of the cross is a doctrine of such a nature as could not recommend itself by human eloquence to the imaginations of vicious and vain disputant...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Preaching ... - literally, the word, as to the cross, in contrast to the...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Greeting and Thanksgiving. Partisanship in the Church St. Paul, after greeting the Church and giving thanks for its spiritual gifts, rebukes the preference for various teachers which was prevalent...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For the preaching. — In the original the contrast comes out more strongly between this and the previous statement, the same phrase being repeated, thus, “For the word of the cross,” in contrast t...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 3 THE FACTIONS THE first section of this Epistle, extending from the tenth verse of the first chapter to the end of the fourth chapter, is occupied with an endeavour to quench the factiou...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Cross God's Saving Power 1 Corinthians 1:12-25 Apollos had gone straight from Ephesus to Corinth, Acts 19:1 . A party gathered around him, especially attracted by his eloquence and inte...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The epistle is to the Church. Its messages are only for those who have been brought into fellowship with Jesus Christ. The character of the Church is indicated in the words, "sanctified in Christ Jes...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(18) For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. (19) For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bri...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE WORD OF THE CROSS ‘The word of the cross is to them that are perishing foolishness; but unto us which are being saved it is the power of God.’ 1 Corinthians 1:18 (R. V.) Any view of Chri...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For the preaching of the cross ,.... Not of the Christian's cross, which he is to take up and bear for the sake of Christ; though this is a doctrine taught by Christ, and his apostles, and found to...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Ver. 18. To them that perish, foolishness ] As it is to the Jews to this day...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The preaching of the cross The doctrine of the crucifixion of the Son of God, to expiate the sins of mankind, and procure salvation for such as should believe in him; is to them that perish By ob...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul writes here as "a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God." As such, it is the authoritative word of God he communicates, that which requires the subjection and obedience of all the Ch...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Efficacy of the Gospel; The Character of the Gospel. A. D. 57. 17 For Christ sent me not...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness: I know (saith the apostle) that plain discourses about a Christ crucified are to some persons foolish things, and accounted cantin...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Christ Crucified For Us And The New Birth Through the Spirit Are the Two Central Foundations of Christianity (1:10-4:21). Paul begins this section by revealing his concern that the Corinthians are...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 .— Isaiah 29:14 (nearly as LXX.), and a free imitation of Isaiah 30:18 . For .—Sustains the general drift of 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 , not any particular...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Scofield Reference Notes

saved ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 1:16 ).
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 The Two Paths. These phrases, "Them that are perishing," "Us which are being saved," have not in themselves to do with the final state of the persons spoken of, not with the st...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1. Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, This brother had been put to great shame. He was beaten before the judgment-seat, if you reme...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul, called to be an apostle. It was proper to mention this, else he would have had no title to address his letter to the Corinthians, and the catholic church, or saints in ge...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel. Paul’s preaching I. It exalted the Cross of Christ as the central element of the gospel. The apostle does not teach that truths asso...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The oldest superscription was probably, "To the Corinthians, the first (Πρὸς Κορινθίους πρώτη)." This is found in א, A, B, C, D. 1 Corinthians 1:1-46 The greeting. An ope...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Wisdom of God and the Foolishness of Men. The foolishness of the Gospel-message:
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:21 ; 1 Corinthians 1:23 ; 1 Corinthians 1:24 ; 1 Corinthians 1:25 ; 1 Corinthians 15:2 ; 1 Corinthians 2:14 ; 1 Corinthians 2:2 ; 1 Corinthians 3:19 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ;...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Church of God at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We propose taking several studies from the First Epistle to the Corinthians. There will be much to consider here which shou...
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To them that perish — By obstinately rejecting the only name whereby they can be saved. But to us who are saved — Now saved from our sins, and in the way to everlasting salvation, it is the great i...

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 1:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 1:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 1:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes