for the jews require a sign, and the greeks seek after wisdom:  but we preach christ crucified, unto the jews a stumblingblock, and unto the greeks foolishness; but unto them which are called, both jews and greeks, christ the power of god, and the wisdom of god. because the foolishness of god is wiser than men; and the weakness of god is stronger than men. 1 corinthians 1:22-25
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