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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:21 For since the world through all its [earthly] wisdom failed to recognize God, God in His wisdom was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached [regarding salvation] to save those who believe [in Christ and welcome Him as Savior]. |
Bible Question (short): End justifies means? |
Question (full): Dear saints, Blessings to all in Jesus' name! Does this verse mean that the 'end justifies the means' in the preaching of the Gospel? (I have heard such said in defense of preaching a 'fun' or 'cool' Gospel, or the 'Prosperity Message.' i.e. "Whatever brings 'em to Christ is OK!") In Christ, charis |
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