14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• Church
• Wisdom

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 1:23 — But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
• 1Cor 1:30 — But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
• 1Cor 2:6 — Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
• 1Cor 2:15 — But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
• 1Cor 4:14 — I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
• 1Cor 12:8 — For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
• 1Cor 15:10 — But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
• 1Cor 15:12 — Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
• 1Sam 12:23 — Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:
• 1Thess 3:10 — Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
• 1Thess 5:12 — And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
• 1Thess 5:14 — Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
• 1Tim 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
• 2Cor 4:5 — For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
• 2Cor 4:14 — Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
• 2Cor 10:14 — For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
• 2Cor 11:2 — For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
• 2Cor 11:2 — For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
• 2Cor 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon m
• 2Cor 13:9 — For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
• 2Tim 2:24 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
• 2Tim 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
• Acts 3:20 — And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
• Acts 5:42 — And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
• Acts 8:5 — Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
• Acts 8:35 — Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
• Acts 9:20 — And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
• Acts 10:36 — The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
• Acts 13:38 — Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
• Acts 13:43 — Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
• Acts 14:26 — And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
• Acts 15:35 — Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
• Acts 17:3 — Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
• Acts 20:2 — And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
• Acts 20:20 — And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
• Acts 20:31 — Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
• Acts 20:31 — Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
• Acts 26:29 — And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
• Col 1:22 — In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
• Col 2:10 — And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: