1 Corinthians 2:1
And I, brothers, when I came to you, came not in eminence of speech or of wisdom proclaiming the testimony of God to you.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
2For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ, even this crucified man.
Cross References
Exodus 4:10And Moses said to LORD, Oh, LORD, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou have spoken to thy servant, for I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
Jeremiah 1:6Then I said, Ah, lord LORD! Behold, I know not how to speak, for I am a child.
Acts 20:21testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus.
Romans 16:18For such kind serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly. And by their smooth words and elegant speech they deceive the hearts of the naive.
1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ sent me not to immerse, but to preach the good-news, not in wisdom of speech lest the cross of Christ would be emptied.
1 Corinthians 2:13Which things also we speak, not in things learned from mankind, in words of wisdom, but in things learned from Spirit, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 2:1
The apostle proceeds with his argument in this chapter, and, I. Reminds the Corinthians of the plain manner wherein he delivered the gospel to them, ver. 1-5 . But yet, II. Shows them that he had communicated to them a treasure of the truest and highest wisdom, such as exceeded all the attainments of learned men, such as could never have entered into the heart of man if it had not been revealed, nor can be received and improved to salvation but by the light and influence of that Spirit who revealed it, ver. 6 to… Read the whole commentary →