1 Corinthians 2:5

that your faith might not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

In Context

4and my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

6Yet we speak wisdom among the perfect; but not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are brought to nought:

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ sent me not to immerse, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of speech, lest the cross of the Christ should be deprived of its power.

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be God’s and not our own.

2 Corinthians 12:9and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 2:2-6

The Apostle's Ministry. ( a. d. 57.) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in… Read the whole commentary →

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