1 Corinthians 1:20-24

AUV(i) 20 Where is the wise person? And where is the expert in the law? [And] where is the debater of this world? 21 For since, according to God’s [true] wisdom, the world did not know about Him through its wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe [in Christ] through the “foolishness” of the message preached. 22 Now Jews ask for [miraculous] signs and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] are looking for wisdom, 23 but we [apostles] preach that Christ was crucified [for our sins]. This message is offensive to Jews and foolishness to [unconverted] Gentiles. 24 But to those who are called [by God to be saved], both Jews and Gentiles, [the message of] Christ is the power of God [See 1:16] and the wisdom of God. [See 1:30].