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1 Corinthians 1:17

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For 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.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:15

    Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:16

    And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

  3. 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.

  4. 1 Corinthians 1:19

    For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

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