^{18 Ref} 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 Ref} For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

^{20 Ref} Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

^{21 Ref} For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.