1 Corinthians 2:4
and my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling;
5that your faith might not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:19He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore associate not with him who keepeth open his lips.
Ezekiel 13:6They see falsehood, and lying divination. They say, “Jehovah hath spoken,” when Jehovah hath not sent them; and they cause men to hope for the fulfilment of the word.
John 16:8And when he is come, he will bring conviction to the world, of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.
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 →