1 Corinthians 2:1
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
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In Context
2For I determined not to know anything while with you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:6Then said I, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! Behold, I am not able to speak; for I am a child.
Acts 20:21testifying to both Jews and Greeks repentance toward God, and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Romans 16:18For such men are not servants of our Lord Christ, but of their own appetites; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.
1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel; not with wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
1 Corinthians 2:13which things we also speak, not in words taught by man's wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, connecting what is spiritual l with what is spiritual.
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 →