1 Corinthians 1:24
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Cross-reference
First Corinthians 1:30 says Christ became wisdom from God. This verse identifies Christ as wisdom itself—an identical claim.
In 1 Corinthians 1:18, the cross is the power of God. Here Christ is that power—unifying the person and the event.
In 1 Corinthians 1:9, Paul affirms God's call into fellowship — the same calling that enables believers to recognize Christ as power and wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:21 introduces the theme of God's wisdom through preaching — setting up Paul's claim that Christ is that wisdom and power.
In 1 Corinthians 1:2, Paul addresses the 'called' — the same group who in verse 24 see Christ as God's power and wisdom.
1 Corinthians 4:20 asserts the kingdom is about power, not talk — echoing that Christ is the power of God in action.
Colossians 2:3 says all treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ, echoing Paul's identification of Christ as wisdom.
Proverbs 8:22-30 portrays wisdom with God before creation—prefiguring Christ as eternal wisdom, grounding Paul's claim.
In Romans 8:28-30, Paul describes the called according to God's purpose — the same calling that perceives Christ as God's power and wisdom.
Proverbs 8:14 has Wisdom claiming power and insight — Christ is that wisdom and power.
2 Corinthians 6:7 describes Paul's ministry in the power of God — the same power identified with Christ in 1 Corinthians 1:24.
Acts 8:10 describes Simon being called 'the Great Power' — a false claim contrasted with Paul's declaration that Christ is the true power of God.
John 12:38 quotes Isaiah's 'arm of the Lord' — God's power revealed in Christ, which Paul calls Christ the power of God.
Matthew 11:19 presents Jesus as Wisdom personified, vindicated by deeds — reinforcing Paul's claim that Christ is God's wisdom.
Isaiah 53:1 asks who has seen the arm of the Lord — God's power revealed in Christ's suffering.
In Job 12:13, wisdom and power belong to God — Paul applies these divine attributes to Christ.
Romans 1:16 calls the gospel the power of God for salvation. Here Christ is that power—the gospel's embodiment.
Ephesians 3:10 reveals God's manifold wisdom made known through the church, echoing that Christ Himself is God's wisdom.
In Romans 9:24, Paul emphasizes God's call to both Jews and Gentiles — the same called ones who recognize Christ as power and wisdom.
Acts 11:20 shows the gospel being preached to Greeks — illustrating Paul's point that Christ is for both Jews and Greeks called.