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I. ITS CHARACTER.

1. Simple in its facts.

2. Humiliating in its doctrines.

3. Startling in its announcements.

II. THE RESULT.

1. Foolishness to them that perish.

2. The power of God unto them that are saved.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

WEB: 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.