1 Corinthians 2:5

that your faith might not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

Noyes Bible

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 wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power;

6But we do speak wisdom among the perfect; not, however, the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought;

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Cross References

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.

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not of us;

2 Corinthians 12:9and he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the strength of 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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