1 Corinthians 1:22

Updated: June 3, 2025

For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom,

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G2532}{G1894} the Jews{G2453} require{G154}{(G5719)} a sign{G4592}, and{G2532} the Greeks{G1672} seek{G2212}{(G5719)} after wisdom{G4678}:

KJV with Strongs

(22) Since Judeans (Praise Yah) ask for miraculous-signs and Greeks search for wisdom

The F.O.G

[22] Jewish people demand miraculous signs, while Greeks search for philosophical wisdom,

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Since also Jews ask a sign, and Greeks seek wisdom,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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