1 Corinthians 1:24

But unto them which are called,.... Effectually, by the grace of God, not merely externally, but internally; these have other sentiments of Christ, and the doctrine of salvation by him; for being…

But unto them which are called - To all true Christians. See the note at 1Co 1:9. Both Jews and Greeks - Whether originally of Jewish or Gentile extraction, they have here a common, similar view of…

But unto them which are called - Τοις κλητοις. Those, both of Jews and Greeks, who were by the preaching of the Gospel called or invited to the marriage feast, and have accordingly believed in Christ…

We have here,

I. The manner in which Paul preached the gospel, and the cross of Christ: Not with the wisdom of words (Co1 1:17), the enticing words of man's wisdom (Co1 2:4), the flourish of oratory,…

but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God His power enabled them to shake off the yoke of sin and conform their lives to the pattern of His.…