1 Corinthians 1:23

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?