15. lest any should say that ye were baptized into my name.
16. And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17. For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross {Gr. stauros – stake} of Christ should be made void.
18. For the word of the cross {Gr. stauros – stake} is foolishness to those that perish, but unto us who are saved, it is the power of God.
19. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.