[21] For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. [22] For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: [23] But preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and foolishness; [24] But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.