1:18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1:19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent.” 2 1:20 Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? 3 Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?