1 Corinthians 1:18
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
In other versions
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
ASV
For the word of the cross seems foolish to those who are on the way to destruction; but to us who are on the way to salvation it is the power of God.
BBE
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.
DBY
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.
WEB
for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us -- those being saved -- it is the power of God,
YLT
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
ENG
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish, foolishness; but to us who are saved, it is the power of God.
WBT
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
BSB
In context
16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?