Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on 1 Corinthians 1:23 in English Standard Version "but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles," Ga 5:11 But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.1Pe 2:8 and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.