1 Corinthians 1:17
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
— 1 Corinthians 1:17, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel -- not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn't be made void.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but--to proclaim good news; not in wisdom of discourse, that the cross of the Christ may not be made of none effect;