Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 1:18
American Standard Version
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Amplified® Bible
For the story {and} message of the cross is sheer absurdity {and} folly to those who are perishing {and} on their way to perdition, but to us who are being saved it is the [manifestation of] the power of God.
Darby English Version
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.
International Standard Version
For the message about the cross is nonsense to those who are being destroyed, but it is God's power to us who are being saved.
King James Version
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Young's Literal Translation
for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us -- those being saved -- it is the power of God,