²¹ For since in the wisdom of God ^(A)the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, ^(B)God ^[a]was pleased through the ^(C)foolishness of the ^[b]message preached to ^(D)save those who believe.

²⁰ let him know that the one who has turned a sinner from the error of his way will ^(A)save his soul from death and ^(B)cover a multitude of sins.