^{22 Ref} For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

^{23 Ref} But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

^{24 Ref} But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

^{25 Ref} Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.